ion under pine wilt (above) for directions.
- Avoid planting susceptible plants in low areas with poor air drainage.
- Keep trees watered during drought periods and mulch.
- Severely infected limbs as well as all needle litter from the ground should be removed and destroyed to prevent spreading the disease.
Registered fungicides should be sprayed four times beginning in early July when new needles are fully grown.
- Mancozeb (maneb + Zn)
Refer to the Illinois Urban Pest Management Handbook (University of Illinois Extension Service) for a complete listing of chemical recommendations. Use pesticides safely and wisely; read and follow label directions.
The pesticide information presented in this publication is current with federal and state regulations. The user is responsible for determining that the intended use is consistent with the label of the product being used.
The information given here is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement made by The Morton Arboretum.