Beneficial Insect Cocoons on Newly Planted Crepe Myrtle

Newly planted crepe myrtle has sack-like structures on stems appearing to contain worms.

Identification

Likely beneficial insect cocoons using stems for support—not pests. Without a photo, definitive ID is difficult. Most are harmless or beneficial.

Send a close-up photo for identification. If cocoons, they'll hatch beneficial insects. No treatment needed unless confirmed as pest.

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