Hemlock Help for Lumpkin Property Owners
The Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 is available to help homeowners learn to evaluate and treat their own Hemlocks for the lowest possible cost or to offer information about qualified local professionals who can provide this service.
In addition, Lumpkin Coalition offers a county-wide program -- the Private Landowners Assistance Team (PLAT) -- to provide on-site assistance to landowners who need help with their Hemlocks.
Quick Information
- Brochure - Hemlock Help for Lumpkin Property Owners
- Brochure Insert - Information for Lumpkin Property Owners and LC Hemlock Help Agreement
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Instructions - Treating Hemlocks with Imidacloprid
- Press Release for PLAT program
- Postcard Mailer for PLAT program
Your Options
Do It Yourself -- If you want to treat your own trees for the lowest possible cost, call the Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 to determine how much chemical you'll need and where to buy it, make arrangements to borrow a soil injector, and receive hands-on instruction to do the treatment.
Hire a Pro -- If you want to contract with a professional, call the Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 for advice or use the list below to locate a qualified local company. All are properly licensed and insured, specialize in treating Hemlocks at "good neighbor" rates, and most of them cover all of north Georgia.
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Hemlock Doctor |
Dr. Mark Shearer
in Dahlonega |
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Jann George in
Alto & Jefferson |
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Grow It Green |
Kevin Johnson in
Blue Ridge |
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Hemlock Pest Control |
Dr. Wendell
Snow in Helen |
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Southeastern Design |
Patrick Marcellino in Clayton |
Get On-Site Help -- If you'd like get on-site advice and assistance in Lumpkin County, you can utilize the PLAT program. The coordinator for the PLAT program (706-482-0089) is the primary point of contact for on-site assistance to property owners. When appropriate, trained Facilitators from the Coalition can be dispatched to make free on-site visits to help assess the HWA problem, explain the treatment options and assist property owners to implement their chosen solution, or discuss a possible volunteer treatment project. The following flow chart provides an overview of how the process works. For a full program description, please click on Hemlock Help for Lumpkin Property Owners.
Press Release on PLAT Program (The Dahlonega Nugget, February 25, 2009)
Postcard Mailer on PLAT Program (sent out February and March, 2009)
During the months of February and March, several thousand postcard mailers were sent to Lumpkin County property owners along the major streams and rivers, which are the Hemlock's preferred habitat, to be sure they are aware of the HWA problem, let them know there are practical measures available for saving their trees, and offer our help. Please note, however, that the assistance program is offered to ALL private landowners in Lumpkin County, whether you are a business or homeowner, whether you live along a waterway or not.
Photos from a Homeowner Help Project
Over the April 11-12 weekend, twenty Lumpkin Coalition volunteers and students from NGCSU helped a local homeowner treat his Hemlocks for the HWA infestation. In all, we gave about 3000 soil injections to 320 trees on 30 acres. Such treatment is highly effective in eliminating or greatly reducing the infestation and provides about five years of residual protection. The homeowner was happy and made a generous donation which he requested to be used to help more homeowners save their trees. His Hemlocks breathed a sign of relief, and we all had a great time!
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