foliage pests of pecan will hudson extension entomologist
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Foliage Pests of PecanFoliage Pests of Pecan
Will HudsonWill Hudson
Extension EntomologistExtension Entomologist
![Page 2: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Objective : Protecting Pecan FoliageObjective : Protecting Pecan Foliage
Budbreak to Harvest is Budbreak to Harvest is 8 months 8 months Pecan foliage has to Pecan foliage has to be conserved and be conserved and protected from insects protected from insects and diseases to and diseases to produce photosynthate produce photosynthate for next season’s crop for next season’s crop and to reduce the and to reduce the amplitude of alternate amplitude of alternate bearing cyclebearing cycle
![Page 3: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Foliage PestsFoliage Pests
AphidsAphids– Yellow Pecan AphidYellow Pecan Aphid– Black-margined Pecan AphidBlack-margined Pecan Aphid– Black Pecan AphidBlack Pecan Aphid
MitesMites
PhylloxeransPhylloxerans
CaterpillarsCaterpillars
![Page 4: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
AphidsAphids
Short life cycle and high reproductive Short life cycle and high reproductive potential result in explosive population potential result in explosive population growth in favorable conditionsgrowth in favorable conditions
Lots of natural enemies, so biological Lots of natural enemies, so biological control can be effectivecontrol can be effective
Scouting is criticalScouting is critical
Both systemic and contact insecticides are Both systemic and contact insecticides are usedused
![Page 5: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Aphid Abundance by Date in Untreated Aphid Abundance by Date in Untreated TreesTrees
0
20
40
60
80
100
Aphi
ds/c
omp.
leaf
YPA BMA BPA
![Page 6: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Predicting Aphid OutbreaksPredicting Aphid OutbreaksPopulation Growth - Days to DoublePopulation Growth - Days to Double
aphidaphid
JuneJune
28 C28 C
JulyJuly
27 C27 C
AugustAugust
28 C28 C
Sept.Sept.
27 C27 C
Oct.Oct.
23 C23 C
BMABMA 1.81.8 1.61.6 1.71.7 1.81.8 2.12.1
YPAYPA 2.12.1 2.02.0 2.02.0 2.02.0 2.42.4
BPABPA 2.92.9 2.72.7 2.72.7 2.82.8 3.43.4
Kaakeh and Dutcher. 1992. Environ. Entomol. 21: 632-9.
![Page 7: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Scouting for AphidsScouting for Aphids
Orchards should be scouted weekly Orchards should be scouted weekly
Examine a “random” sample of terminals Examine a “random” sample of terminals from trees throughout the orchardfrom trees throughout the orchard
Know how to identify the aphidsKnow how to identify the aphids
Recognize beneficialsRecognize beneficials
Know your trees and orchard historyKnow your trees and orchard history
Keep up!Keep up!
![Page 8: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Yellow Pecan AphidYellow Pecan Aphid
May be found any May be found any time during the time during the seasonseason
Winged adults are not Winged adults are not always presentalways present
Populations usually Populations usually peak in late summerpeak in late summer
““Threshold” is 20 per Threshold” is 20 per compound leaf compound leaf
![Page 9: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
![Page 10: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Black Pecan AphidBlack Pecan Aphid
Populations usually Populations usually peak in late seasonpeak in late seasonSome varieties are Some varieties are very susceptible to very susceptible to damagedamageFeeding causes Feeding causes chlorosis and leaflets chlorosis and leaflets drop prematurelydrop prematurelyThreshold is 15% 0f Threshold is 15% 0f terminals with >1terminals with >1
![Page 11: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
![Page 12: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
![Page 13: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Lady BeetlesLady Beetles
![Page 14: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
![Page 16: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
LADY BEETLE PUPALADY BEETLE PUPA
![Page 17: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
LacewingsLacewings
![Page 18: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Green Lacewing EggsGreen Lacewing Eggs
![Page 19: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
BROWN LACEWINGBROWN LACEWING
![Page 20: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
BROWN LACEWING LARVABROWN LACEWING LARVA
![Page 21: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
LACEWING CAMOUFLAGELACEWING CAMOUFLAGE
![Page 22: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
SYRPHID FLY ADULT AND SYRPHID FLY ADULT AND LARVALARVA
![Page 23: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Pecan Aphid Chemical ControlPecan Aphid Chemical Control
Soil Treatment – Season-long chemical Soil Treatment – Season-long chemical control is effective with application of control is effective with application of systemic insecticide – Temik or Admiresystemic insecticide – Temik or Admire
Foliage Treatment - Reliance on beneficial Foliage Treatment - Reliance on beneficial insects for control through early August insects for control through early August and foliage application of Dimethoate, and foliage application of Dimethoate, Fulfill, Centric, Provado + Lorsban, etc. Fulfill, Centric, Provado + Lorsban, etc. from then until Octoberfrom then until October
![Page 24: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
InsecticideApplication Methods
![Page 25: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Black-margined Aphid Abundance in Black-margined Aphid Abundance in Insecticide-Treated and Untreated TreesInsecticide-Treated and Untreated Trees
02468
1012141618
aphi
ds p
er c
ompo
und
leaf
ControlAdmire - 16Provado - 3.5
Treatment - oz form/a
![Page 26: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Black Pecan Aphid Abundance in Black Pecan Aphid Abundance in Insecticide-Treated and Untreated TreesInsecticide-Treated and Untreated Trees
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
aphi
ds p
er c
ompo
und
leaf
ControlAdmire - 16 Provado - 3.5
Treatment –oz form/a
![Page 27: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
To Treat or Not To TreatTo Treat or Not To Treat
What aphid?What aphid?
What else is there?What else is there?– BeneficialsBeneficials– Other pestsOther pests
Weather conditionsWeather conditions
CultivarCultivar
Time of the seasonTime of the season
![Page 28: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Pecan Leaf Scorch MitePecan Leaf Scorch Mite
Feeding causes Feeding causes “scorching” effect on “scorching” effect on leavesleavesMites are usually found Mites are usually found on underside of leafleton underside of leafletInfestations often start Infestations often start low in the center of the low in the center of the treetreeSymptoms look like some Symptoms look like some diseasesdiseasesDicofol, Vendex, Temik Dicofol, Vendex, Temik provide controlprovide control
![Page 29: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
![Page 30: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Pecan Leaf Scorch MitePecan Leaf Scorch MitePhoto by HC Ellis
![Page 31: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
![Page 32: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
![Page 33: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
CaterpillarsCaterpillars
Most foliage feeders are minor in Most foliage feeders are minor in importanceimportance
Usually infest only a few treesUsually infest only a few trees
Many insecticidal options are labeled Many insecticidal options are labeled
Sprays for other insects usually get these Sprays for other insects usually get these alsoalso
![Page 34: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Walnut CaterpillarWalnut Caterpillar
![Page 35: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Fall WebwormFall Webworm
![Page 36: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
PhylloxeraPhylloxera
Two types – stem and leafTwo types – stem and leaf
““Sucking bugs”, related to aphidsSucking bugs”, related to aphids
One generation per yearOne generation per year
Once the galls form, control is difficultOnce the galls form, control is difficult
Treat at bud-break, or go systemicTreat at bud-break, or go systemic
![Page 37: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Leaf PhylloxeraLeaf Phylloxera
![Page 38: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Stem PhylloxeraStem Phylloxera
![Page 39: Foliage Pests of Pecan Will Hudson Extension Entomologist](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062714/56649d145503460f949e9228/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Extension ProgramsExtension Programs
Annual spray guideAnnual spray guideScout school odd yearsScout school odd yearsField day Sep 8Field day Sep 8Telephone hotline and direct lineTelephone hotline and direct line– 1-800-851-28471-800-851-2847
Websites and handbookWebsites and handbook– http://sacs.cpes.peachnet.edu/pecan/http://sacs.cpes.peachnet.edu/pecan/
Grower association meetingsGrower association meetings– GPGA annual meeting May 5 in PerryGPGA annual meeting May 5 in Perry