Pecan tree care and pest control guidance from the Jiano meeting
At the Jiano pecan meeting Bluefford Hancock advised native trees often produce fair crops and topworking is rarely economical. Budding at 4 6 feet tall is recommended. Barton and Western Schley are favored varieties. Insect control focuses on nut casebearer with timing of sprays in early to mid spring using DDT sulfur and other mixtures. spray large trees with power gear and small trees by hand.