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title: "Hello All- I’m trying to determine what pest would be causing the…"
description: "Hello All- I’m trying to determine what pest would be causing the stems in this Fig Tree to “shred”, especially near new growth shoots and leaves. I’ve treated…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "KatinMontana"
published: "2026-03-14T21:38:48.872143Z"
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# Hello All- I’m trying to determine what pest would be causing the…

_Posted by KatinMontana on 2026-03-14_

Hello All- I’m trying  
to determine what pest would be causing the stems in this Fig Tree to “shred”, especially near new growth shoots and leaves. I’ve treated it systemically recently and also using an all natural spray. I e also cut some of the branches that seem to be dead to see if that may help. Noticed this about 3-4 months ago. Any idea would be appreciated. Pic is a bit blurry but I think it still shows the damage. Thanks !

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## 5 comments

### nick commented on 2026-03-14

If you are referring to the white things. I assume they may be mealy bugs? Might be time for pest treatment. Theres a lot on here about it.

#### nick replied on 2026-03-15

Ik im sorry they can be a pain :(

#### KatinMontana replied on 2026-03-20

hi Nick, thanks for your response. I do have Mealy bugs and have been treating it constantly as they just never seem to go away. But I don’t think they are causing the Woody branches to actually start peeling/shredding. I read that there may be some type of wood boarding insect causing it so I think I’m going to cut a piece off. Take it to my local nursery and see if they can help diagnose.

#### nick replied on 2026-03-20

Thats a good idea because they have a better view. I hope it all works out !!

### Belle commented on 2026-03-15

Oh shoot!!

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