Pecans

Squirrels traditionally eat nuts, seeds, fruits, small insects, and are often curious about new foods they come across. Pecans are generally near the top of… Read More »Do Squirrels Eat Pecan?

Pets suffering from aflatoxin poisoning may experience signs such as sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes, gums or skin due… Read More »What Are The Symptoms Of Aflatoxin Poisoning?

If egg laying occurs early enough in summer, two generations of bagworms may cycle per season. In most areas, there is only time for one… Read More »Will Bagworms Come Back Every Year?

An insecticide with malathion, diazinon, or carbaryl (such as Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Killer, available on Amazon) can rid you of a bagworm problem… Read More »How Do You Treat Bag Worms?

In November, begin with the 97% Dormant Oil Spray. This spraying will control the phylloxera insect and scale insects. The phylloxera attacks the current year’s… Read More »When Should I Spray My Pecan Trees For Bugs?

The first spray for scab control should be in early April at the prepollination stage. Spring rains likely provide the needed moisture for infection to… Read More »When Should I Spray My Pecan Tree For Scabs?

As the adults emerge from the soil, they crawl or fly to the trunk and crawl up it into the canopy, where they infest the… Read More »What Kills Pecan Weevils?

Pink mold on pecans is a secondary disease that develops when nuts have previously been injured, usually by a fungal disease known as pecan scab.… Read More »Why Would Pecans Mold?

The webs often found in pecan trees are produced by fall webworms. What is this in my pecan tree? The insect that causes the bumps… Read More »What Are Nest In Pecan Trees?

The walnut caterpillar is a serious threat to pecan, hickory and walnut trees. It also endangers oak, willow, honey locust and certain woody shrubs. The… Read More »What Kind Of Caterpillars Are In Pecan Trees?