Thomas County has its share of pecan trees. The county actually has nearly 3,000 acres of pecan orchards in commercial production. This ranks third on our list of agricultural commodities in Thomas ...

Q: My pecan leaves are covered with warts! Can you tell me what this is? Gary Winkles, Locust Grove A: Your warts are hollow galls that provide a safe place for aphid-like pecan phylloxera insects to ...

Agents with the LSU AgCenter have received numerous phone calls and samples from homeowners recently who have pecan trees with galls on the leaves and stems. Beginning in late April, galls or knots ...

Dear Neil: I have a large pecan tree that is dropping leaves. Many of them have swollen growths on their blades. What are those, and how can I stop them from damaging any more of the leaves? A: Those ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - No other tree is so beloved but has so many difficulties producing in Angelina County than the pecan. Truthfully, we live in a difficult area for the growth of pecans.

Question: While doing research on my pecan trees, I discovered they have a disease called pecan phylloxera. The research recommended that I treat my trees with an insecticide, but it doesn't specify ...

Q: I recently moved to Athens and my yard has a few pecan trees. One of the trees has something odd going on with many of the leaves. These leaves have tan colored lumps all over them with grainy off ...

No other tree is so beloved but has so many difficulties producing in Angelina County than the pecan. Truthfully, we live in a difficult area for the growth of pecans. Unique to East Texas, much of ...

Whether you say pee-CAN or pee-CON, pecans are delicious nuts and great for many culinary dishes. They are highly prized overseas, and that is one reason the cost of this nut has risen over the years.