Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to ...

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 ...

The seedhead and root-boring weevil feed only on invasive spotted knapweed, and die when the weed is no longer available, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Root weevils are a common problem with rhodies. If you see notches on the edges of the leaves, it’s probably root weevils. There is a free method for getting rid of them but it may cause your ...