more... > Research Stations > Pecan > Entomology > Black Pecan Aphid [Image: 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. Construction and Use of Traps for Monitoring Nut Curculio [Image: 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 [Image: 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 [Image: 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.  more articles... Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide [Image: 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 [Image: 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 [Image: 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. Pecan Nut Casebearer [Image: 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 [Image: Emerging phylloxera on opening pecan bud.] An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan phylloxera. Pecan Spittlebug [Image: 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. Pecan Weevil [Image: 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. Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs [Image: 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. Walnut Caterpillar [Image: 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. Yellow Aphids [Image: 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.