Pecan IPM Toolbox
Introduction
IPM is a Total Production Program
The objective of a sound pecan management program is to build a strong, productive tree through sound horticultural practices and then to protect that production potential through effective disease and insect control.
The three fields of horticulture, pathology, and entomology are interrelated. For instance, effective weed control, traditionally used to prevent competition for soil resources, also prevents harmful accumulations of stink bugs. Proper variety selection and tree spacing, primarily used to increase per acre yields, also lowers the incidence of pecan scab and other diseases. IPM integrates the different disciplines so they complement each other.
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