Home > Communications > Publications > Catalog > Lawn & Garden > sub-topics Backyard Composting Best Management Practices Equipment Fruits Insect & Disease Control Landscaping Master Gardener Trees Turfgrass Vegetables Water Quality Weed Control Pecan Spittlebug [Image: pecan spittlebugs] Pecan spittlebugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of Louisiana and can be a serious pest. The severity of infestations varies from year to year and from orchard to orchard. Life cycle, type of injury and control information are included. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Camellia Flower Blight [Image: camellia flower blight] Camellia flower blight is the most common disease of camellias in Louisiana. This publication describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only) Bug Biz: Pecan Phylloxera [Image: 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: Yellow Aphids on Pecans [Image: 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)  more articles... Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans [Image: 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) Large Patch of Warm-season Turfgrasses [Image: brown patch] Large patch (formerly called brown patch) is the most common disease of warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. This article decribes the disease and how to manage it. Louisiana Plant Pathology: Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees [Image: bacterial leaf scorch] Bacterial leaf scorch is a common disease that affects a variety of trees used in the landscape. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to identify it. (PDF Format Only) Organic Vegetable Gardening [Image: organic gardening] Organic gardening is popular in the United States, and interest is increasing in Louisiana. In organic gardening, particular garden practices are encouraged that use natural biological cycles, enhance diversity and are ecologically sound. Trees for Louisiana Landscapes [Image: trees] This publication includes information on conserving existing trees, planting and transplanting, pruning, tree fertilization, street and parking area plantings, tree evaluation, tree lists and a quick tree selection guide. Implements for Compact Tractors: Selection, Use, Maintenance and Safety [Image: Compact Tractor Implements] Compact utility tractors are popular with farmers, landscape contractors and rural landowners. In fact, compact tractors are by far the best-selling tractor category. These small tractors are virtually useless by themselves, but they are versatile when equipped with the proper implements and attachments. This publication discusses the selection of suitable implements for use with compact tractors. Louisiana Home Vegetable Gardening [Image: home vegetable gardening] Gardening is one of Louisiana’s most popular activities, and this publication is designed to provide Louisiana vegetable gardeners with a comprehensive guidebook to help them get the most from their gardens. The 120-page, spiral-bound, full-color guide provides a variety of photos and illustrations. Cost: $20 plus tax (free shipping). You can order this book through our online store, by using the Order Publication link below. Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide [Image: Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide] Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. Louisiana Plant Pathology: St. Augustine Decline [Image: st. augustinegrass] St. Augustine disease is a virus disease that affects St. Augustine grass across the Gulf States. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to mange it. Color photos are included. (PDF Format Only) Irrigation Scheduing Made Easy: Using the "Look and Feel" Method [Image: irrigation ] This publication provides an easy and simple-to-understand method to determine when and how much irrigation water is needed. (PDF Format Only) Click for more information...