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Hemlock trees now at risk in Nova Scotia

November 8, 2017  By  Mike Jiggens


A tiny insect known for its ability to kill hemlock trees has turned up in Nova Scotia. The hemlock woolly adelgid feeds on the nutrient and water storage cells at the base of the trees’ needles, destroying the tree. The pest is able to survive cold winters.

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