Fig Tree White Spindles: Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Borer Control

White Sticks = Borer Frass Tubes

1-inch white spindles on leafless branches = granulate ambrosia beetle (or similar borer). Push frass out as they tunnel.

Control Steps

1. Remove/destroy dead branches.
2. Spray trunk/branches with Merit or Onyx (borer insecticides).
3. Fertilize 10-10-10 at 1 lb/inch trunk diameter—borers attack stressed trees.
4. Do NOT use soil systemic (fruit tree).

Resource

NC State extension note on granulate ambrosia beetle.