Pecan Weevil page 2

Generalized Life Cycle in Georgia:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eggs in nuts ↑

larvae in nuts ↑

larvae in cell in ground for 1-2 years ↓

pupae in soil after 1-2 yrs ↓

*adult in soil after 1-2 yrs ↓

same *adult as directly above in soil ↓

peak ↑

adults above ground ↑

REFERENCES:

• Prepared by Cherry Chandler and Chris Baptista, Arizona Department of Agriculture

Bessin, Ric , Extension Entomologist; Nut Weevils; University of Kentucky College of Agriculture; February 2004 web-site. http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/fruit/ef206.htm

Ellis, Dr. H C. Professor and Extension Entomologist, University of GA, Department of Entomology, Tifton, GA 31793, Dr. D. L. Horton, Professor and Extension Entomologist, University of GA, Department of Entomology, Athens, GA 30602; Pecan Weevil, Curculio caryae (Horn); Bugwood Factsheets; web-site last updated March 2003. http://www.bugwood.org/factsheets/99- 007.html

Pecan Weevil ; Featured Creature; Clemson Entomology, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Science; February 2004 web-site. http://entweb.clemson.e du/cuentres/cesheets/pecan/ce154.htm

Pecan Weevil; Forest Images; The Bugwood Network & USDA Forest Service; University of Georgia; images by Jerry A. Payne; February 2004 web-site. http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/subimages.cfm?sub=2439

Pecan Weevil ; Tulsa Master Gardeners; February 2004 web-site. http://www.tulsamastergardeners.org/plant_pathology/webs/pecanweevils.html

Ree, Bill, Allen Knutson & Marvin Harris ; Controlling the Pecan Weevil; Texas Agricultural Extension Service; the Texas A & M University System; February 2004 web-site. http://insects.tamu.edu/ex tension/bul letins/l-5362.html

Ree, Bill , Extension Agent IPM; Pecan Weevil “Wanted” Poster; Texas Agricultural Extension; February 2004 web-site. http://pecankernel.tamu.edu/publications/pwwanted.PDF