Articles tagged under: Red Sunflower Seed Weevil
Emergency Exemption Granted for Malathion
Published August 17, 2023
The emergency crisis exemption for malathion has been approved for red sunflower seed weevil control in South Dakota. South Dakota farmers have until August 31 to spray for the red sunflower seed weevil. The request was submitted due to the pyrethroid-resistance…Weevils Pose a Threat to Sunflower Crop
Published March 22, 2023
NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel describes the Red Sunflower Seed Weevil as the most severe pest for sunflower growers this past year. "The larvae stage is causing the most damage by feeding on the kernels, usually damaging about one-third of…Blooming Sunflowers Brings out Weevils
Published August 12, 2022
Red Sunflower seed weevils are active in South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension Entomology Field Specialist Patrick Wagner says the pests are widespread. "Now that we're at full bloom, they're the most active." The weevil can be found on…