The Lincoln County Land Services Department and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) last week reminded shoppers to inspect evergreen products for signs of invasive species before purchasing.
By Tom Boisvert Conservation Program Manager, Lincoln County Land Services The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding shoppers to inspect their evergreen products for signs of invasive species before purchasing. In previous years, State officials have found evergreen decorations infested with invasive species that were being imported into Wisconsin from other states. Elongated Hemlock Scale (EHS) is one such invasive that has been found on imported evergreen products in recent years and poses a threat to Wisconsin’s forests and evergreen farms. You can help by purchasing evergreen products that have been grown locally and inspecting […]