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Invasive Animals, Algae and Fungus

 

Insects

Emerald Ash Borer
Not yet established in Hamilton County, but has infested Cattaraugus, Steuben, Livingston, Monroe, Genesee, Green, and Ulster Counties in New York State. 

Insect Profile
Asian Longhorn Beetle
Not yet established in Hamilton County, but Quarantine areas include New York City and Long Island.   
Insect Profile
Sirex Woodwasp
Confirmed in the Town of Arietta. 

Insect Profile
Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle
Not yet established in the United States, but could enter via Nova Scotia. 
Insect Profile
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Not yet established in Hamilton County, but has infested counties in southern and western New York.

Insect Profile

Other Organisms

Spiny Water Flea
Recently confirmed in Hamilton County in Sacandaga Lake, as well as Great Sacandaga Lake, Peck Lake, and Stewarts Bridge Reservoir.

Crustacean Profile
White Nose Syndrome
Confirmed in Hamilton County, as well as other counties and states

Fungus Profile

Rock Snot
Not yet in Hamilton County, but confirmed in Washington, Saratoga, Delaware, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. 

Algae Profile