The citrus root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus) is a new invasive insect pest of specialty crops in Leon County. First specimens of the insect were collected at the FAMU Center for Viticulture and ...

Strawberries are a crop that face a plethora of pests that want to attack plants and nibble on your precious fruits, potentially ruining any harvest. Ranging from larger mammals to tiny aphids, there ...

Root weevil feeding damage is most easily seen along the margins (edges) of leaves. White flies show up during hot weather. They can cause yellowing leaves and poor vigor if their populations are high ...

While growers battle citrus canker in South Florida, another, perhaps more insidious pest is wreaking havoc on Florida's citrus trees. The Diaprepes root weevil, known among growers as the "evil ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 102, No. 3 (September 2019), pp. 469-474 (6 pages) Numerous weevil species are serious pests on agricultural crops in the Caribbean basin and the USA. These pests ...

Alias: The Lilac root weevil is a solid black beetle-like insect that is approximately a quarter of an inch long. The adult form has jointed antennae and an extended mouth that resembles the face of a ...

CORVALLIS — Rhododendrons say spring as loudly as football says fall. Both have fervent fans and enemies staring them down. The teams that feed on rhododendrons — called black root weevils — are tiny ...