japanese black pine

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japanese black pine

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hey all
have noticed on one branch of my black pine that the needles have a type of white fleck right thru all the needles on this branch.they also seem not to be growing as quick as other branches.have not noticed on other branches thus far thank god.i have sprayed with confidor last sat.should i hit with white oil as well and if so when after initial spraying.any help greatley appreciated dont want to lose this one.

thanks michael
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Post a pic of it mate, then one of our learned members
will be able to tell you what this growth is i would imagine :D
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Many pines are vulnerable to mites, when I want to get serious with pesticides I mix 3 parts clensel and 1 part rogor with water. I do not like to use rogor very often as it is quite a nasty chemical........the bugs think so too.
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