Hickory Twig Girdler: Identification and Control on Pecan Trees

Small limbs on the ground with beveled, chewed ends signal hickory twig girdler activity. This beetle targets pecan, hickory, and oak in fall. Females lay eggs in twigs, then girdle them; wind snaps the weakened branches, dropping eggs to develop in leaf litter.

Simple Control

Collect and destroy fallen twigs promptly. This breaks the life cycle without chemicals. Monitor annually, as infestations fluctuate.