Hemlock woolly adelgid community information toolkit
The cooperation of local leaders like you is essential in helping to spread the word about hemlock woolly adelgid. Please share information about HWA in public meetings, with homeowner and community associations, and through your websites, newsletters and local news media.
Presentations
Cheryl Nelson, Forest Health Outreach Forester, is available for presentations in your community. Contact Cheryl at 231-287-1714 or NelsonC6@Michigan.gov to arrange a presentation.
Print resources
These materials are available at no charge for distribution in offices or at meetings. Contact Cheryl at 231-287-1714 or NelsonC6@Michigan.gov for more information.
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Forest Pest Alert - printable PDF in large format or small format.
- Hemlock woolly adelgid pocket identification card.
- Hemlock and hemlock woolly adelgid identification and look-alike guide.
Online resources
Use these resources on websites, social media or for distribution or presentation in meetings.
- Hemlock woolly adelgid website: Michigan.gov/HWA - identification and reporting information for website or email use.
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Look-Alikes - printable PDF.
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Invasive Species in Michigan - YouTube video.
- HWA in Michigan - Recommendations for Landowners (MDARD) - printable PDF.
- How to treat hemlock trees - guidelines for homeowners (MSUE) - printable PDF.
- Insecticide application limits for treating hemlock woolly adelgid - printable PDF.
Infestation maps
Use these maps to identify areas of infestation in your community and nationally.
- Use the Invasive Species Watch List Viewer to find out where hemlock woolly adelgid has been confirmed in Michigan.
- Map of hemlock woolly adelgid infestations in the U.S. - USDA Forest Service