Marianne's Response
Shot hole disease on pecan tree leaves
I have something chewing my plants and pecan tree leaves. It looks like little holes just taken out of the leaves, very precise bites.
Posted by linda jacobs on May 8, 2014
Marianne's Response
This sounds like it could be a disease called 'Shot hole disease\" which is caused by a fungus. You really need a definitive answer before treating so I suggest you bring a leaf sample inside a plastic bag to your local Master Gardening clinic or nursery. They should be able to tell you if a fungal infection is causing the holes. Damp, humid weather encourages this fungus among us. Sometimes a spray can help but again, you must have an in-person diagnosis to make sure you are dealing with a disease rather than an insect.
Keep growing,
Marianne Binetti
