Causal Agent

None. 

 

Hosts

Pines. 

 

Symptoms

This symptom is usually seen in the autumn and is not a disease or insect problem. Pines naturally shed their oldest needles (the ones closest to the trunk) in the fall. Environmental stresses can also encourage the pines to drop needles earlier than normal. 

 

Control

Please contact your local county extension office for current information.