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| Pecan spittlebug Clastoptera achatina Germar Adult(s) Photo by Louis Tedders, |
Pecan spittlebug Clastoptera achatina Germar Adult(s) Photo by Will Hudson |
Pecan spittlebug Clastoptera achatina Germar Nymphs on leaf Photo by Louis Tedders |
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| Pecan spittlebug Clastoptera achatina Germar Damage Photo by Louis Tedders |
Pecan spittlebug Clastoptera achatina Germar Adult(s) Photo by Jerry A. Payne |
Pecan spittlebug Clastoptera achatina Germar Adult(s) Photo by Will Hudson |
White spittle masses are produced by the nymphs of spittle bugs. This sucking insect is frequently seen on nutlets and tender stems.
High populations on nut clusters can result in nut loss. Currently there are no well defined guidelines for treatment thresholds. Provado ® is a selective insecticide for sucking insects and could be used to treat spittle bugs and not disrupt beneficial insects.