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    • Isakeit, Thomas (1999-06-28)
      Bacterial fruit blotch is a disease occurring sporadically in almost all areas of Texas where watermelons are grown. This publication discusses symptoms, diagnosis and disease development and management.
    • Lee, Thomas A.; Krausz, Joseph P. (2006-04-13)
      Pecan losses from diseases and insufficient zinc nutrition can be prevented by following effective grove management practices. Descriptions of diseases and recommendations for controls are included.
    • Knutson, Allen E.; Ree, Bill (2005-03-31)
      One of the most important nut-infesting pests of pecan is the pecan nut casebearer. This publication describes the casebearer and its seasonal cycle, and offers advice on scouting, trapping, insecticide selection, and ...
    • Knutson, Allen E.; Ree, Bill (2001-04-11)
      One of the most important nut-infesting pests of pecan is the pecan nut casebearer. This publication describes the casebearer and its seasonal cycle, and offers advice on scouting, trapping, insecticide selection, and ...
    • Ree, Bill; Knutson, Allen E.; Harris, Marvin (2005-04-05)
      The pecan weevil is a key pest of pecan in portions of Texas. This publication discusses the biology of the pest and how to use integrated pest management practices for control. Photographs illustrate adult and larval ...
    • Ree, Bill; Knutson, Allen E. (1997-08-29)
      This field guide helps pecan growers identify some of the insects and mites commonly seen in pecans, both pests and natural enemies. Proper identification is important in making a management decision. The book is divided ...
    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L. (2000-04-25)
      Many pesticides targeted for assessment under the Food Quality Protection Act are essential to the production of potatoes, onions, cabbage and watermelon in Texas. This comprehensive study looks at pesticides that might ...
    • Philley, George L. (2004-02-23)
      This publication lists chemicals for controlling diseases in fruits and nuts, including apples, apricots, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, mayhaw, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears, pecans, strawberries and ...
    • Knutson, Allen E.; Ree, Bill; Ong, Kevin; Mott, Dale; Kamas, Jim (2005-05-17)
      To deal with insect and disease problems on peaches, plums and pecans, it is necessary to understand the life cycles of pests and diseases. Pesticide safety instructions and spray equipment also are discussed, and spray ...
    • Enciso, Juan; Sauls, Julian W.; Wiedenfeld, Robert P.; Nelson, Shad D. (2008-07-11)
      Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be used. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the ...
    • Enciso, Juan; Sauls, Julian W.; Wiedenfeld, Robert P.; Nelson, Shad D. (2008-07-11)
      Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be use. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the ...
    • Knutson, Allen E.; Ree, Bill (2004-09-21)
      Biological and chemical control measures are described for 12 pecan insect and mite pests, including phylloxera, pecan nut casebearers, spider mites and others. The publication provides information about the biology of ...
    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Smith, Dudley (2000-04-12)
      This profile of watermelon production in Texas gives an overview of basic commodity information; discusses insect, disease and weed pests; cultural and chemical control methods.
    • Bogran, Carlos E.; Ludwig, Scott; Metz, Bradley (2006-10-30)
      Petroleum and plant-derived spray oils show increasing potential for use as part of Integrated Pest Management systems for control of soft-bodied pests on fruit trees, shade trees, woody ornamentals and household plants. ...