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Nut Curculio
Adult Nut Curculio

An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the nut curculio. A description of the damage and information on sampling are also covered.

Pecan Spittlebug
Photo of Pecan Spittlebug Damage

An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan spittlebug. A description of the damage caused by the pecan spittlebug and sampling information are included.

Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide
Spraying Pecan Trees with an Air-Blast Sprayer

Current insecticide recommendations for commercial pecan orchards in Louisiana. This illustrated guide provides information on insecticides, rates of application and timing of applications. For each insect listed, a photo of the insect, damage caused by the insect or both are provided.

Walnut Caterpillar
Walnut Caterpillar Larvae Feeding

An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the walnut caterpillar. Included in the article is information on damage and control.

Black Pecan Aphid
Black Pecan Aphid Damage
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the black pecan aphid. A description of the damage and information on sampling are included.
Pecan Nut Casebearer
Nuts Damaged by Pecan Nut Casebearer
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan nut casebearer. A description of the damage and information on monitoring pecan nut casebearer activity are included.
Yellow Aphids
Yellow Aphids on Pecan Leaf
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance, damage and life cycle of yellow aphids. Additional information on sampling is included.
Construction and Use of Traps for Monitoring Nut Curculio
Nut Curculio Trap
An illustrated fact sheet describing two types of traps that can be used to monitor seasonal activity of the nut curculio in pecan orchards. This fact sheet describes how to build and use both types of traps.
Pecan Weevil
Pecan weevil larvae
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan weevil. Information on damage and control are also included.
Hickory Shuckworm
Hickory Shuckworm Larva in Nut
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the hickory shuckworm. Information about damage and control are included.
Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite
Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan leaf scorch mite. Information on damage and control are also included in the article.
Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide
Pest Management Guide
This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.
Fall Webworm
Fall Webworm Damage
An illustrated fact sheet describing the life cycle of the fall webworm. Included in the article is a description of the insect, the damage it causes and suggestions for control.
Pecan Phylloxera
Emerging phylloxera on opening pecan bud.
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan phylloxera.