Twig Girdler on Oak Tree - Ask Extension
Have had Twig girdlers for a while and was told really wasn't a problem. But this year they are cutting off HUGE pieces of limb -- as big around as ...
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Twig Girdler on Oak Tree #181008
Asked May 12, 2014, 3:40 PM EDT
Have had Twig girdlers for a while and was told really wasn't a problem. But this year they are cutting off HUGE pieces of limb -- as big around as a straw or even bigger. But there is a lot of leaves on this broken piece. Who can I get to spray or treat these critters -- the oaks are very large and old and obviously under stress from the drought. But the girlders are starting to really thin out the canopy. I really need some help or advice. Picture two is about 1 days worth of damage from three trees. HELP
Williamson County Texas
Expert Response
I would call an arborists. There are several in the area. While twig girdlers generally aren't a big problem, with the drought stress, this might be the year to spray.