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Treatment for Rust Fungus on Evergreen (IL)

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From: C. Behrens
City:
Palos Heights, IL
What treatment is recommended for treating "rust fungus on an evergreen?

 
Extension Message
From: Jay Hayek
Extension Specialist, Forestry
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
jhayek@illinois.edu
Depending on the extent of the damage, a fungicide may or may not be warranted. Professional foresters, like medical doctors, don't like giving blanket "treatment" recommendations over the Internet without knowing more information.

Therefore, might I suggest you begin by contacting your local Univ. of Illinois Extension office and ask to speak with a horticulturist or Master Gardener. You will likely need to provide more information such as the exact species, high-resolution photographs, or maybe even a sample.

UI Extension Office Locator: https://extension.illinois.edu/global/where-we-serve

Best of luck!

 
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