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Predicting Pine Pollen Peak: Avoid Painting Mid-March to Early April

Pine pollen peaks when degree-days (above 55°F after Feb 1) hit 636. Data from Atlanta Allergy Clinic (10 years) shows peak dates cluster late March to early April.

Best Advice

Don't paint exterior trim mid-March through early April. The "yellow curse" will coat everything.

Tracking Tools

Georgia Weather Net degree-day calculator.
Atlanta Allergy Clinic pollen counts.

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