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Strawberry blossom weevil | How to treat?
The strawberry blossom weevil is an insect that feeds on leaves and pollen. It is particularly common in strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. In the spring, the strawberry blossom weevil lays its eggs in the flower buds of the strawberry plant. The weevil pierces the flower stem just below the flower, which makes it bend and this creates a drooping and dried-out flower bud. Small holes in the crown leaves provide earlier warning of the presence of the strawberry blossom weevil.
Strawberry blossom weevil identification
The strawberry blossom weevil is 2 to 4 millimetres in size. This weevil is completely black with small white dotted lines on its body and it can be recognized by its long rostrum (snout). It is active when temperatures are above 18°C. In the winter, the strawberry blossom weevil will hide under leaves, under foil or in the ground. In April, when it gets warmer, it will resurface and start to reproduce. The weevil is mostly active on sunny, warm days. The beetle is especially active on sunny, warm days. This is also the best time to treat it.
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Strawberry blossom weevil | How to treat?
The strawberry blossom weevil is an insect that feeds on leaves and pollen. It is particularly common in strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. In the spring, the strawberry blossom weevil lays its eggs in the flower buds of the strawberry plant. The weevil pierces the flower stem just below the flower, which makes it bend and this creates a drooping and dried-out flower bud. Small holes in the crown leaves provide earlier warning of the presence of the strawberry blossom weevil.
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Strawberry blossom weevil identification
The strawberry blossom weevil is 2 to 4 millimetres in size. This weevil is completely black with small white dotted lines on its body and it can be recognized by its long rostrum (snout). It is active when temperatures are above 18°C. In the winter, the strawberry blossom weevil will hide under leaves, under foil or in the ground. In April, when it gets warmer, it will resurface and start to reproduce. The weevil is mostly active on sunny, warm days. The beetle is especially active on sunny, warm days. This is also the best time to treat it.
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What is integrated pest management?
Integrated pest management is a combination of the use of biology and chemical plant protection products. It consists of three steps: prevention, observation and intervention.
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Aphids are insects which causes big problems in horticulture. This insect appears all year and causes infestation on the growth of young shoots in a crop, but it can also spread viruses. Combating aphids is of great importance to prevent damage, but how?
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