by Saratoga PLAN | May 5, 2021 | Blog
Volunteers recently mastered this dizzying skill as they searched among hemlock tree branches for a little bug that does a lot of damage: the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). This insect is an invasive species that feeds on North American hemlocks, slowly cutting off the...
by Saratoga PLAN | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
What is Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)? Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is a small, white, aphid-like insect that feeds off of Northern Hemlocks – and it’s present here in Saratoga County. Because the insects cut off the tree’s nutrient flow to its own...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog
In case you missed it, this week was NYS Invasive Species Week. So we decided to share some of the local nuisances. Click below to learn more about some of the invasive fish, flowers and other species in your backyard. Zebra Mussels and Water Chestnuts Yellow Flag...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
Round Goby The round goby was introduced by ballast water in the 1990’s from Eurasia. These fish breed in massive numbers, out-competing many native fish for food and nesting sites. Have you ever reeled in a bait-less hook? Round gobies are also known to steal bait...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that these species, known for their beauty, are harming the environment and economy? Yellow Flag Iris Deceivingly delicate and welcoming in appearance, the yellow flag was introduced to the U.S in the 1700’s as a form of erosion control....
