Balsam Woolly Adelgid

Authors

Liz Rideout
Kate V. Richardson, Utah State UniversityFollow
Diane G. Alston, Utah State University ExtensionFollow
Ryan Davis, USDA Forest ServiceFollow
Darren McAvoy, Utah State UniversityFollow
Lori R. Spears, USDA APHIS Wildlife ServicesFollow
Danielle Malesky, USDA Forest Service
Liz Herbertson, USDA Forest Service
Colleen Keyes, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-15-2023

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

This fact sheet describes balsam woolly adelgid, a tiny sucking insect that is a serious pest of true firs in forests, landscapes, and in seed and Christmas tree production. It includes a description of tree injury and symptoms, life history and identification, monitoring, management, and implications to forest health.

Recommended Citation

Rideout, L., Richardson, K., Alston, D., Davis, R., McAvoy, D., Spears, L., Malesky, D., Herbertson, L., & Keyes, C. (2023). Balsam woolly adelgid [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.