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 ...
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 ...
A: Yes, they were located in a Bellaire park. Texas A&M entomologists are studying this pest and will hold a seminar Sept. 24 at Texas AgriLife Extension Service, 3033 Bear Creek Drive. They’ll also ...
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 ...