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Spruce Gall Adelgids
Although not a serious threat in forest conditions, these aphids can cause branch dieback and deformation on ornamental spruces.
Besides stunting andkilling new growth, adelgids also create a habitat for more dangerous organismsto infect. The two types of adelgids that feed on spruce sap are the Eastern spruce gall adelgid and theCooley spruce gall adelgid. Insecticidal soaps are available for some controland the galls can be handpicked for destruction.
Authors
E.L. Marrotte, Prepared by C.A. Salsedo, Rev. by C. Quish
E.L. Marrotte, Prepared by C.A. Salsedo, Rev. by C. Quish
Date Published
2004
2004
Publisher
University of Connecticut Extension - Home & Garden
Storrs, CT (US)
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Resource Type
Information/Research Summary
Information/Research Summary
Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Funding Source
University/College
University/College
Sub-Topics
Insects, Diagnosis and Treatment, Health (tree)
Insects, Diagnosis and Treatment, Health (tree)
State(s)/Region(s)
National, Conneticut
National, Conneticut
Keywords
Adelges cooleyi, Adelges abietis, Insecticide, Mechanical control, Adelges cooleyi, Adelges abietis, Insecticide, Mechanical control
Adelges cooleyi, Adelges abietis, Insecticide, Mechanical control, Adelges cooleyi, Adelges abietis, Insecticide, Mechanical control
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MWCU&CF
MWCU&CF
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