Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0163-0191
Agency: epa
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2007-10-11T04:00Z

To whom it may concern,

In response to the potential loss of the pecan label for the systemic
insecticide, Temik (aldicarb) in pecan in Georgia, I offer this letter
on behalf of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association.  Temik is a highly
valuable tool for us in growing pecans.  It is the only systemic
material we have available to us that will control yellow pecan aphid,
black margined aphid, black pecan aphid, and pecan scorch mite.  One
application of Temik made at the appropriate time will control these
pests for the remainder of the year.

Use of this chemical saves our growers numerous insecticide sprays and
trips over the orchard.  

In addition, Dr. Bill Goff (Auburn University)  and Dr. Lenny Wells
(University of Georgia) have data indicating that Temik helps to promote
tree vigor, improves yields,  helps to reduce alternate bearing, and
enhances the growth of young pecan trees.  The loss of Temik would be a
tremendous setback for the pecan industry of Georgia, which supplies
almost 30% of the pecans produced in the United States on an annual
basis.

Many Georgia pecan growers rely heavily on this material in the
management of their pecans.  In addition several growers have recently
invested in specially designed  implements to apply Temik to their
orchards.

I urge you on behalf of the pecan growers of Georgia, to please continue
the label for Temik (aldicarb) on pecan in Georgia.

					Sincerely,

					Hilton Segler, President

					Georgia Pecan Growers Association