Citrus Insects & Related Pests
A number of different insects and mites are common pests of citrus trees grown in South Carolina. Citrus pests identified by the Clemson Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic over the last few years have...
Category: Problems
Biological Control of Two-Spotted Spider Mites on Homegrown Strawberries
Strawberries are a favorite fruit of many families in South Carolina. Every year, many home gardeners grow strawberries in their gardens or in containers. While several pests attack strawberry...
Southern Pecan Leaf Phylloxera
Warty-like bumps on pecan leaves can start popping up in May. Resembling chickenpox, these bumps are a result of a tiny aphid-like insect feeding on the foliage of the pecan leaves. Once the feeding...
Reasons for Poor-Quality Pecans
Pecans (Carya illinoensis spp.) can be planted and cultivated in any soil in South Carolina aside from poorly drained soil, hardpan or stiff clays, or thin sands with a high water table. Trees...
Pecan Diseases
Pecan trees (Carya illinoensis) are widely grown in South Carolina mainly for both their tasty edible nuts and shade. Pecan trees are susceptible to several diseases in our area due to the hot and...