Welcome to Beltwide Pecan IPM PIPE
The mission of the Beltwide Pecan ipmPIPE Program is regional participation in a dynamic, integrated national system that provides useful, reliable information and tools for IPM practitioners throughout the "pecan belt," the tier of southernmost states stretching from Georgia to California. Our vision is to develop the ipmPIPE to help maximize economic returns, and improve social welfare and environmental health by promotion of efficient and coordinated IPM decision support systems. Read more about the national system's background and mission.News/Pest Alerts
August 2010
Thousand Cankers Disease of Black Walnut reported found in Tennessee July 26, 2010. See companion materials listed below for details. Pecan is not known to be at risk from this disease based on limited research. Scientists at Colorado State University will provide expert assistance if this disease is suspected present and local scientists should also be informed.
- Thousand Cankers Disease, USDA Forest Service Pest Alert
- Economic Loss Associated with the Introduction of Thousand Cankers Disease of Black Walnut to Kansas, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas State University
- July 26 alert, Walnut twig beetle and Geosmithia sp. nov. found in Tennessee, Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University
July 2010
Important Publication on Pecan Scab Fungicide Resistance now in our library!
Fungicides labeled for control of pecan scab differ in their chemical properties, their activity on the fungus, and the ease by which the pathogen can become resistant to them. It is important to understand this relationship so that the best fungicide choices can be made for control of scab. Some fungicides with excellent control properties against scab are also highly prone to resistance. There are three categories of fungicide resistance risk to pecan scab...
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Leaf Nutrition Month
July is the time to collect and submit leaf samples for analysis to determine the amount of essential minerals your pecan trees are absorbing from the soil or from foliar treatments. Nitrogen, potassium, zinc and other nutrient deficiencies can be identified from leaf samples. We have developed an information packet with instructions and locations for submitting leaf samples.
Instructions for Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis
How to Use This Site
This site contains two components: a real-time risk map and an IPM Toolbox. Click on your choice below.
Pecan Nut Casebearer Risk Map
A real-time risk map to help you plan treatment times around data that is collected by growers from pheromone traps placed in the orchard, plus local temperatures obtained from weather data.
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IPM Toolbox
A user-friendly "toolbox" of current information for insect monitoring and control, disease prevention, pesticide suggestions, and other tactics to enhance IPM strategies.