Weevil (Was: Re: Insects)

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• To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
• Subject: Weevil (Was: Re: [SG] Insects)
• From: G* O*
• Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 07:31:32 -0400

Margaret,
My length estimate was just that, an estimate. I didn't actually go out and
put a ruler to one of the little monsters.  ;-)

So it could be the black vine weevil, as you suggest (except they are
definitely not black, but light to med grey). Assume the nematodes you
mention are the beneficials, right?

Gerry

At 07:30 AM 5/23/00 -0600, you wrote:
>That sounds like the black vine weevil. larvae can kill rhodies, but the
>adults are about 1/4 inch long, not 1/8 inch. Nematodes can control them in
>the larval stage. Margaret L
>

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