[Arid_gardener] Re: Agave Pest

[Olin Miller]

The most common agave pest is the agave snout weevil..  It has been a
serious problem for me.  Recommended control is :

  "Remove and destroy infected plants as soon as damage is evident. Remove
larvae and adults from soil around the area where the plant was removed. In
March and then again in June, treat the soil with a pesticide labeled for
use on grubs."

  See http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/bugs/agave-wv.htm
Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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From: ccolodner at cox.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 1:30 PM
> 85249,
> I have several varigated agaves that the roots are being eaten by bugs. I
> have lost about 4 since the spring-summer.
> suggestions?