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Tag: Black Aphids
Georgia Pecans: Abundant Aphids – What to Do? Jun 23, 2020
Over the past two weeks, I’ve seen yellow aphids, black pecan aphids and black pecan aphid damage in orchards in Southeast Georgia. I’ve also talked with many county agents who […]
Georgia Pecans: Nutrient Deficiency, Irrigation, Scab Management – Podcast Jun 12, 2020
It’s so far been a much better growing season for pecans this year. In this podcast, Extension pecan specialist Andrew Sawyer discusses management strategies for nickel and zinc deficiency, irrigation, […]
Georgia Pecans: Mites Are Present, Should You Treat? Sep 14, 2018
Two weeks ago we finally started seeing some scorch mites in our pecans. Normally they start up in August, and we are treating them in orchards along with black aphids. […]
Sawyer on Crops: Scout Pecans Now for Scorch Mites – Podcast Aug 31, 2018
August is the most critical month for pecan production. In this installment of the South Georgia Pine podcast, Andrew Sawyer discusses the need to scout for and treat mites and […]
Georgia Pecans: Pro Gibb Applications for Black Aphid Jul 10, 2018
For those battling black aphids and considering using Pro Gibb to prevent the damage caused by this insect, applications should begin in mid July and continue for a total of […]
Georgia Pecans: Keep Watch for Black Aphids; Upcoming Field Days Aug 25, 2017
If you have black aphid susceptible cultivars like Schley, Sumner, Oconee, or Gloria Grande be on the lookout for black aphids. Even if you have recently sprayed, check in behind […]
Georgia Pecans: Black Aphids Spotty, More Shuckworms on the Way Jun 18, 2015
UGA Extension Entomologist, Dr. Will Hudson has informed me of on-going technical problems with the Pecan Hotline. Dr. Hudson’s update for the hotline on June 15, 2015 follows: The weather […]
