ORCHARD
Maximizing orchard health requires a strategic approach to pest management that is both effective and environmentally conscious. Our commitment to orchard health is rooted in a blend of advanced science and a deep respect for our local agricultural heritage. While we provide robust protection for a variety of crops – from apples to citrus – our primary focus remains on pecan orchards that define our local landscape. That's why we've combined a community-first approach with rigorous entomological research, developing specialized pheromone and terpene-based lures designed to target the specific pests unique to our region's pecan trees. Below you will find examples of some of the most common orchard pests, these are a small portion of our large category of pests we help to control. Need help managing a different pest? Request a quote today and let us know which pests are causing trouble — we're here to help!
Pecan Pests
The pecan nut casebearer is generally considered the most damaging pest of pecans, particularly in Texas, as the spring generation larvae can destroy entire nut clusters. A single larva is capable of destroying all of the nuts in a cluster.
The pecan weevil is the most damaging late-season pecan pest.
Adult weevils feed on pecans in August and September, causing nut drop. However, this loss is usually insignificant.
A much greater loss results from pecan weevil grubs feeding on developing kernels in September, October, and November.
Shuckworm larvae tunnel in the shuck, interrupting the flow of nutrients and water needed for the kernels to develop normally. Infested nuts are scarred, mature more slowly, and are usually of poor quality.
Stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs major late-season pests of pecans, causing "kernel spot"—dark, bitter spots—or premature nut drop by feeding with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Pecan pests generally fall into two different categories: boring insects, that physically infiltrate the nut to destroy the kernel, and sap-sucking pests, which drain the tree's resources or cause localized tissue damage, causing defoliation, lower nut quality, and a decrease in tree vitality.
ApplePests
Codling Moth
Widely considered the #1 pest problem for apples. The larvae are the classic "worm in the apple," tunneling into the core and ruining the crop.
Apple Maggot
Apple fly maggots hatch from eggs laid under the skin of ripening apples, creating brown, winding trails that cause the fruit to rot.
Plum Curculio
Despite its name, the plum curculio damages young fruit by feeding and laying eggs, causing characteristic crescent-shaped scars.
San Jose Scale
San Jose scale feed on the sap of apple, pears, and other fruit trees causing twig dieback, red halo spots on fruit, and potential tree death.
Citrus Pests
Citrus thrips, citrus blossom moths, and citrus bud mites all pose threats to citrus blossoms, lowering the amount of potential yield from each tree.
Citrus leafminers pose significant threat to foliage, especially on young trees. The best method of control is beneficial insects.
(See ApexLure)
Mealy bugs can significantly increase the chances of stunted growth, yellowed leaves, premature fruit drop, and fruit deformation.
