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Carrot Weevil - Listronotus oregonensis
 Alton J. Sparks, Jr., University of Georgia Carrot Weevil Life Cycle (Picture by S. Mahr) www.ipmimages.org  HOSTS: Carrots, celery, parsnip. DESCRIPTION:
Adults
are dark-brown snout beetles, 1/4 inch long. Larvae are creamy white
grubs with reddish-brown heads. LIFE
CYCLE: Adults
emerge early in the spring to lay eggs in stalks near the soil line. CONTROLS:Cultural: Use a 3-year rotation. Biological: Parasitic nematodes can be somewhat effective against larvae. Apply when planting and water in. Botanical: Check plants regularly; if more than one adult is seen per 10 foot row, spray rotenone/pyrethrin. |
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