Q&A – Why do I find perfectly shelled pecans on the ground?
Question:
Why do I find perfectly shelled pecans on the ground?
Answer:
These are pecans that squirrels shelled but then dropped before they could eat them. The squirrels may have been startled and dropped the nut to run for safety.
Related Resources:
Pests of Peaches, Plums, and Pecans
Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases
Why do I find perfectly shelled pecans on the ground?
Answer:
These are pecans that squirrels shelled but then dropped before they could eat them. The squirrels may have been startled and dropped the nut to run for safety.
Related Resources:
Pests of Peaches, Plums, and Pecans
Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases