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Research Project: Novel Approaches for Managing Key Pests of Peach and Pecan

Location: Fruit and Tree Nut Research

Title: Stressed pecan trees attract problems

Author
item Cottrell, Ted

Submitted to: Pecan South
Publication Type: Trade Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/12/2024
Publication Date: 11/1/2024
Citation: Cottrell, T.E. 2024. Stressed pecan trees attract problems. Pecan South. 57(9):18-26.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Pests attacking stressed trees are typically hard, if not impossible, to manage. Many stresses on trees are undetectable until pests are attracted to, and attack, these trees. However, bark wounds can also be attractive to certain pests. The primary management approach for these pests attacking pecan is to maintain healthy trees. Vigorous, healthy trees will be more productive and can alleviate several pest problems that otherwise difficult to manage.