Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations:
Pecan and Sweet Chestnut Calendar - Prebloom

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Prebloom
   • Leafrollers
   • Aphids
3. Other Information on Pecans and Sweet Chestnuts
   • Table 8-1. Products Used on Nut Crops
4. Pecan and Sweet Chestnut Calendar - PDF 33 Kb
5. Chapter 8 - Tree Nuts Calendar - PDF 81 Kb
6. Related Links

Introduction

Read the label and follow all safety precautions.

Check Table 8-1. Products Used on Nut Crops

Prebloom

Diseases or Insects

• Leafrollers

Materials and Amount/ha

• Dipel 2X DF @ 1.12 kg/ha

Comments

Apply when small larvae are present. Apply in 600-800 L/ha using an orchard air-blast sprayer. Repeat in 7-10 days or after bloom is populations are large. Although Dipel is not toxic to bees, avoid application during bloom. Use 1.6 kg/ha for large or mature trees.

Learn more

• Notes on Nut Disease and Insects
  • Butternut curculio

Diseases or Insects

• Aphids

Materials and Amount/ha

• Malathion 500 EC @ 2.50 L/1,000 L
  

Comments

For use on young non-bearing trees only. Apply when aphid colonies are young, with enough water to thoroughly wet the leaves throughout the canopy.

Learn more

• Notes on Nut Disease and Insects
  • Walnut blight

Related Links

• Notes on Nut Diseases and Insects
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Application and Safety
• Pesticide Companies and Agents
• Search the PMRA website
• Ontario Minor Use Program
• OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
• OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control
• OMAFRA Publication 360: Fruit Production Recommendations