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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.

Bug Biz: Pecan Phylloxera
pecan

Pecan phylloxera are found throughout the native pecan-producing regions of the United States. Beginning in mid-April, galls (knots) begin to appear on the leaf veins, leaf rachises, catkins, current season's shoot growth and nuts of the pecan. Damage, description, life cycle and control information is included. (PDF Format Only)

Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans
stink bugs on pecans

Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of the United States. They can be found throughout Louisiana. Description, life cycle, damage and control measures are included. (PDF Format Only)

Bug Biz: Yellow Aphids on Pecans
Two species of yellow aphids

Two species of yellow aphids are found on pecans in Louisiana and in all pecan-producing states. Descripton, life cycle, damage and control information is included. (PDF Format Only)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Leaf Scorch Mite
Figure 1. Adult pecan leaf scorch mite.
Information and images describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan leaf scorch mite. Information on damage and control are also included in the article.
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.
Pecan Phylloxera
Emerging phylloxera on opening pecan bud.
An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan phylloxera.
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.
Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs
Adult Brown Stink Bug
An illustrated fact sheet describing the life cycle of stink bugs and leaffooted bugs known to attack pecans in Louisiana. Included in the article is a description of the damage caused by these insects and information on their control.