Managing alfalfa weevil

By Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevil adult — Here is a photo of the adult alfalfa weevil. NDSU photo.

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By Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension

Be careful not to overlook wilting and browning leaves in your alfalfa fields, since this could be a sign of an alfalfa weevil infestation.

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