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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
October 10, 2006
Fall needle drop
Some Central Oregon residents are confusing normal fall needle drop on evergreens with disease or insect attack. To distinguish between them, look closely at the branch. Normal needle drop occurs when the oldest needles closest to the trunk turn brown and drop. Some years, the....