How to Control Twig Girdler?

If you pick up and dispose of all of the twigs on the ground beneath trees that have been attacked, you are effecting twig girdler control. Many of the twigs you destroy will contain eggs or larva. Treating for twig girdlers by removing the fallen twigs goes a long way toward ridding the area of this pest.

How do I get rid of twig Girdler?

Use an insecticide to control twig girdlers and prevent re-infestation. Products containing azinphosmethyl or EPN are a good choice for controlling twig girdlers on pecan trees. Spray the trees as soon as adults begin to emerge, generally in late summer or early fall, before damage occurs.

Do twig Girdlers fly?

The partially severed twig or small branch dies and eventually falls to the ground. While it's on the ground, the larvae emerge as flying adult beetles, and the cycle repeats.