Austrian Pine Needle problem - Ask Extension
The needles have a small band around it spaced about an inch apart. I have attached a couple of pictures of the problem. Can you tell what is causing ...
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Austrian Pine Needle problem #235122
Asked April 06, 2015, 2:19 PM EDT
The needles have a small band around it spaced about an inch apart. I have attached a couple of pictures of the problem. Can you tell what is causing this problem and any treatment for the problem?
Thank you.
Ike Pnagle
Thank you.
Ike Pnagle
St. Joseph County Michigan
Expert Response
Ike
It's really hard to tell from a photo. My first thoughts are Dothistroma needle blight. Here is a link to information on Dothistroma; http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/managing_needle_blights_of_pine
You may want to send a sample into the MSU Diagnostic Services to confirm or identify the problem. http://www.pestid.msu.edu/
Jill
It's really hard to tell from a photo. My first thoughts are Dothistroma needle blight. Here is a link to information on Dothistroma; http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/managing_needle_blights_of_pine
You may want to send a sample into the MSU Diagnostic Services to confirm or identify the problem. http://www.pestid.msu.edu/
Jill
