Norway Spruce Needle Drop in Indiana: Contact State Specialist

Your mature Norway spruces dropping green twig clumps in winter (Carmel, IN) need Indiana-specific diagnosis. Contact:

Phil Marshall

• Insect & Disease Specialist, IN DNR Forestry
• Email: pmarshall@dnr.IN.gov
• Phone: (812) 358-3621
• Knows local pests (spruce spider mite, spruce needle miner, Rhizosphaera, Cytospora).

Why Local Expert

• Needle drop patterns vary by region/pest.
• Green twigs = could be squirrel clipping, normal cast, or pest.
• Phil can ID from photos or site visit.

Don't guess—get the state specialist who knows Indiana spruce problems.