Why Do Pecans Get Worms

The pecan weevil burrows into the nut before the shell hardens and lays eggs, then worms hatch from the eggs and devour the nut. Pecans drop to the ground, and the larvae go into the soil, where they stay for up to two years.

Can pecans have worms in them?

Every year the pecans have a small hole with a white worm in them. What can be done to prevent this? A: You have pecan weevils in your pecans. The adult female weevil is a beetle-like insect that emerges from the ground in early August each year.

How do I get rid of caterpillars in my pecan tree?

Spray the tree with an insecticide made to kill caterpillars before the bags reach 1 to 2 inches long. Spray the insecticide late in the afternoon when there is no breeze. Some products are sensitive to the sun and may degrade in the sunlight. Clip all noticeable bags off of the tree limbs with pruning shears.