Size
1/4″
Color
Dark brown to black
Description
The Strawberry Root Weevil has an oval shaped body with legs a lighter shade than its body. Its smaller head has two antennae. Strawberry Root Weevil larvae are white and their bodies curve in a crescent shape.
There are many kinds of plants that Strawberry Root Weevils feed on. They are nocturnal feeders and hide during the day in the soil. During the day the adults climb the plant to feed on the leaves while the larvae feed on the roots below the surface. If soil is excessively wet the larvae will move upward to the base of the plant and feed there.
Strawberry Root Weevils are easily transported in potted plants because of their small size and ability to hide in soil and root balls.
Control Advice
Strawberry Root Weevil eggs and larvae thrive in moist conditions. Reduce mulch layers, water plants only when necessary, and provide adequate drainage around plants.
Active Seasons
Strawberry Root Weevils are most active in spring and summer.