Adult: Dull, grayish brown; 2 oval pale gray marks on back; 3/8 inch long. Larva: Light green body and light yellow to brown head; 5/8 inch long when full grown.
Adults and larvae feed on leaves and roots.
Southern United States.
Destroy infested rows or pick-off weevils at night. Sticky barriers can be placed around infested plants to keep the weevils from migrating to other parts of the garden. Rotate crops and rototill the ground.
Plants may be dusted with diatomaceous earth. Rotenone and pyrethrum sprays may also be used.
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