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Complex Decline in 50-Year-Old Granny Smith Apple: Need On-Site Expert

Cavity at base, beetle infestation, limb rot and fall—this requires hands-on diagnosis. Contact Covington County Extension (aces.edu/counties/Covington/) for a site visit. They'll assess structure, pests, diseases, and nutrition.

Remote advice is insufficient for advanced, multi-factorial decline in high-value trees.

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