The pecan bud moth, _Gretchena bolliana_ (Sling.), damages nursery stock
and freshly top-worked pecans. The greenish larvae feed in the axils of
the newly set buds and in the terminals of young trees, causing
extensive branching. There are several generations each year.
[Illustration: Figure 21. Moth of the pecan catocala.]
_Control._—This insect may be controlled by applying a spray containing
2 pounds of 50 percent DDT wettable powder per 100 gallons of water.