Q.
Fig Pest or Not
On the branch of my fig I noticed a rather large shield like cocoon? It's approximately 1/2 inches by 1 inch in size. I don't know if it is something I should prune off because it is for a pest or something I should leave because it is beneficial. At first I thought something damaged the branch and it was sap leaking out but when inspecting it further, it looked like a cocoon or egg containment of some kind.
A.
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on March 21, 2012
It is most likely some type of protective cocoon for the eggs of an insect pest. I would remove it.
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