The Ohio pine trees are considered the most prolific in the world. This is one of the reasons why they are so susceptible to damage from a variety of pests and diseases. Once the needles of these trees drop off, the fungal pathogens have an easy route into the needles, and begin their life cycle. If you live in the region, it's important to pay attention to how you care for your trees. It may be as simple as watering less, or using a certain treatment for disease prevention.
One species that tends to attack and decimate Ohio pine trees is the needle blight tree. Needle blight trees are known for their ability to produce and spread infectious spores that will kill your trees. They usually attack needles and the trunks of trees in the late summer or early fall. The fungus that causes this disease loves moist, shady areas, which unfortunately describe much of the northeast. These infected needle blight trees can be identified by dark, velvety lesions that range in color from brown to black and are often accompanied by small, black dots that are capillaries.
Another problem that has been increasing in the Northeast is the root rot infection that is now affecting many trees. Root rot is the most common tree disease in the United States, and can attack any kind of tree. The spores that cause this infection are carried in the wind and attach themselves to dead trees, and as the rot progresses, the spores continue to spread. As soon as a tree is affected by this fungal pathogen, the health of that tree will rapidly decline, and new dead trees will soon start to decay in the spring.
If you live in the area where there is a high tree density, you may want to consider using a rot treatment to control this type of tree disease. Rot treatments are typically used on high tree density sites, and should be applied as soon as you notice a tree disease or dead tree. Rot treatments work by applying liquid fertilizer directly to the affected trees, in a controlled manner. Most commercial treatments have a five year renewal interval built into them, but you can also choose to apply your own soil fertilizer every five years as well.
Another type of tree disease to keep an eye out for is the needle blight tree disease. This is most often found in hollow trees and old trees that are dying back. It appears as a white, powdery substance on the bark, and can eventually damage the bark and cause it to die back. It does not affect non-leaved trees. This is a very serious tree disease that can ultimately kill a tree, and is especially dangerous to young saplings. It is important to see if you have any needle blight growth on the bark of any trees that you are considering for your tree farm.
There are many other types of Ohio tree diseases to be aware of. There are many tree care experts who can give you the information you need to know about Ohio tree diseases. If you are going to start a tree farm in Ohio, you need to become familiar with all the tree diseases that there are, so that you can protect your trees and your crops from them. If you have a good tree disease program in place, your tree farming business will be a success. There are several good Ohio tree disease books out there that can help you learn more about Ohio tree diseases.