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Scout Alfalfa Weevils During April

Marlin Rice and, Rich Pope (April, 2004)

Summary

Fields should be scouted for alfalfa weevils because the larvae can be very destructive to first-cut alfalfa. Weevils remove leaf tissue, beginning with the new leaves at the top of the plant and working down the stem to other leaves. Weevils´ feeding reduces forage quality and quantity. Includes table of economic thresholds.