| [Image: Air-blast sprayer]Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2008 fungicide list is included. |
| Sources of Pecan Trees and Propagation Wood The following list contains contact information for nurseries that sell pecan trees and/or propagation wood. The list is furnished for your information with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no guarantee of reliability is implied. |
| [Image: pecans in shells]Louisianians Love Pecans The LSU AgCenter Pecan Research and Extension Station represents the only land-grant university research station devoted solely to pecan research and extension programming to support the pecan industry – not only in Louisiana, but the entire pecan-growing region of the southeastern United States. |
| Pruning Mature, Storm-Damaged Pecan Orchards The information contained in this article was presented at the March 31, 2006, Pecan Clinic near Cloutierville, La. The objectives for pruning damaged trees are listed and several types of pruning cuts are defined. |
| 2008 Pecan Show Results The 2008 Louisiana State Pecan Show made an excellent exhibit at Ag Expo in West Monroe January 18-19, 2008. Nearly 100 entries representative of 28 named varieties and 29 native/seedlings were judged to determine class and division winners. Pecan Show winners are listed. |
| [Image: Pecan weevil larvae]Pecan Weevil An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan weevil. Information on damage and control are also included. |
| [Image: Large native pecan tree in Natchitoches Parish, La.]Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch For more than two decades there was uncertainty about the cause of a common disease among pecan trees referred to as leaf scorch. LSU AgCenter researchers were able to distinguish the cause of the disease, which has improved pecan production. |
| [Image: Shelled pecans]Storage Hints for Pecans This article provides information on storing shelled and unshelled pecans. A table indicating the average shelf life of pecans when stored at various temperatures is included. |
| Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis. |
| [Image: Pest Management Guide]Louisiana Insect 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. |
| [Image: disease guide]Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
| [Image: Scab lesions on nuts]Pecan Disease Synopsis This document describes the diseases that occur most frequently on pecan trees in Louisiana. |
| Frequently Asked Pecan Questions This page provides a list of frequently asked questions about pecans and answers to those questions provided by Pecan Research-Extension Station scientists. |
| [Image: Air-Blast Sprayer Calibration for Pecan Orchards]Air-Blast Sprayer Calibration for Pecan Orchards Chemical pesticides are the most commonly used method for controlling arthropod and disease pests on pecan. This publication provides an overview of procedures for the calibration of air-carrier sprayers. |
| [Image: Pecan Scab Disease]Pecan Scab Disease Pecan scab disease is the most economically damaging disease of pecan production in the southeastern United States. The disease affects stem, leaf and nut growth, causing reduced yield. This publication includes information on the development, symptoms and control of the disease. |
| [Image: Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch on a Cape Fear tree.]Procedure for Hot Water Treatment of Pecan Scion Wood This document provides a step-by-step procedure for hot water treatment of pecan scion wood to eliminate the bacterial leaf scorch pathogen. |
| [Image: Black Pecan Aphid Damage]Black Pecan Aphid 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. |
| [Image: 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. |
| [Image: Hickory Shuckworm Larva in Nut]Hickory Shuckworm An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the hickory shuckworm. Information about damage and control are included. |
| [Image: Spraying Pecan Trees with an Air-Blast Sprayer]Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide 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. |
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