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 ...

An unwelcomed visitor cruised into Delaware a couple of weeks ago. Agriculture specialists for U.S. Customs and Border Protection found a rare species of invasive pests at the Port of Wilmington, ...

As if the damage from 2005's Hurricane Katrina wasn't enough, now Plaquemines Parish citrus farmers are girding for a possible battle with another pest. The diaprepes root weevil was confirmed in a ...

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 ...

Diaprepes Root Weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus) crawling on Yaupon Holly leaves in Houston, TX. Weevils are a type of beetle identified by their round bodies and long snouts. These insects typically ...

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 ...