The three-lined fig borer (Ptychodes trilineatus or Neoptychodes trilineatus), is a beetle which bores into wood and primarily attacks fig trees within in the southern US with a range that extends from Texas to Florida (image: inaturalist.org).
A couple weeks ago we discussed various types of fig trees which perform well in our climate and provide gardeners with a considerable amount of fruit. Our wonderful SETX weather conditions this year have been perfect, setting the stage for a bountiful fig harvest. Hopefully, each of you are experiencing the same, as the fig trees located in our backyard are producing an overabundance of figs this…
