It's been a relatively slow alfalfa weevil season compared to previous years, though some reports of high population fields ...

The alfalfa weevil is one of Indiana's earliest spring crop pests. Purdue Extension entomologists encourage alfalfa growers to scout their fields for the insect and treat with insecticides where ...

It is time to scout alfalfa fields for alfalfa weevil in Colorado. Weevil larvae are about 1/20 inch long when they first hatch. They range in color from cream to pale green, and are curved with ...

Currently we are seeing alfalfa weevil larval infestation in some fields. The larvae feeding in the folded leaves can heavily damage stem terminals, but initial damage is not always clearly visible.

It is time to scout alfalfa fields for alfalfa weevil infestations in Colorado. Weevil larvae are currently seen in most fields. These insect larvae are about 1/20 inch long when they first hatch ...

Adult alfalfa weevils become active and start laying eggs when temperatures exceed 48°F. Alfalfa weevil egg hatching begins when 200-300 growing degree days (GDD; base 48°F) have accumulated ...

Alfalfa weevil is an insect pest that can cause damage ranging from light and non-economic defoliation to devastation of first-cut alfalfa. Populations and feeding damage increase as temperatures rise ...

If you manage fields with alfalfa, now is the time to be scouting for alfalfa weevil larvae in northern Indiana. Christian Krupke, Purdue Field Crops Pest Management Specialist, recently said that ...

There was a resurgence of alfalfa weevil damage in some parts of Kentucky in 2016, so it is reasonable to be prepared for higher-than-normal feeding on the first cutting in 2017. In addition, the ...