Laurel wilt webinar recording
We now have September 10’s laurel wilt webinar recording online. For additional information and resources, visit the Cornell Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic.
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Free Laurel Wilt webinar — September 10
With laurel wilt now confirmed on Long Island, we wanted to let you know about a FREE webinar by the Cornell University Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th, 1-3:30pm (EST). ...
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Passing of Rich Nelson, NYSA Treasurer
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Rich Nelson’s passing. A friend to many and a great supporter of Branching Out, he will be very missed and our thoughts are ...
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Spotted Lanternfly: Should You Report Sightings?
Spotted lanternfly is now widespread in NYC, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley Counties. There is no need to report SLF from those locations, including: All New York City boroughs The following counties: Nassau, ...
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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Confirmed on Western Shore of Lake Champlain and Near North End of Great Sacandaga Lakes
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell University (NYSHI), and Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) today announced the confirmed presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) ...
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Box tree moth – new detections in NY, WV, VA ,and MD
Box tree moth was recently found in several new areas, including Chatauqua Co., NY; Berkeley Co., WV; Clarke and Loudon Cos., VA; and Washington Co., MD. In NY the new detection is within the ...
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Branching Out notes the passing of Jon Hickey, Sr.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jon Hickey, Sr. of Lehman Plant Care and we extend our deepest condolences to Jon’s family and friends. Jon was a long-time supporter of Branching ...
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New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week: June 9-15!
The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause. Organizations across all of New York State are ...
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NY Birds and Bees Protection Act — Important Information
The NY Birds and Bees Protection Act, enacted in 2023, is phasing out many uses of neonicotinoid insecticides including some seed treatments and uses on outdoor ornamental plants and turf. Concerning ornamental plants, as ...
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Reminder: CleanSweep free chemical disposal scheduled mid-May for Hudson Valley!
Collection dates and sites will be May 13 in Kingston (Ulster County), May 14 (Dutchess), May 15 (Orange) and May 16 (Westchester). For farmers, owners of former farms, schools, and commercial pesticide applicators. Includes ...
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CleanSweep free chemical disposal scheduled mid-May for Hudson Valley!
Collection dates and sites will be May 13 in Kingston (Ulster County), May 14 (Dutchess), May 15 (Orange) and May 16 (Westchester). For farmers, owners of former farms, schools, and commercial pesticide applicators. Includes ...
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The fascinating complex life cycle of hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA)
The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), Adelges tsugae, is an invasive insect that has caused the decline and mortality of eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) in eastern North America for decades. ...
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