Different allergens will begin to affect Americans at different points in the season, depending on the region and the weather conditions.  In Northwest Georgia, pine pollen is one of the most visible signs of pollen season, but pine pollen is not a big problem for most allergy sufferers, according to the UGA Extension Service. 

Pine pollen is very visible and annoying, but not many people are allergic to pine pollen. More people react to the pollen from other trees (oaks, walnuts, and hickories) and plants like ragweed.

UGA Extension Service says that while you cannot keep all the pollen out of your house or car,  you can reduce the amount that gets in. Keep doors and windows closed. Spring is not the time to air out your house. Use air conditioners to ventilate your home instead of opening the windows. Replace air conditioning filter with a new one that can filter out pollen.

According to data collected by Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Georgia’s pollen season normally peaks in early to mid -April, recedes in mid-May and resurfaces in mid-August.