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What insecticide kills weevils?

By Jessica Young

What insecticide kills weevils?

Novacide
Novacide is our top recommended insecticide to control weevils in that can kill adult weevils and comes with an IGR (or Insect Growth Regulator) which affects weevil larvae and eggs. The best part about Novacide is its residual effect as it can remain effective for up to 7 months so you don’t have to apply often.

What will repel weevils?

Use herbs to help deter weevils.

  • Herbs that may work as weevil deterrents include bay leaf, clove, rosemary, black pepper corns, and garlic cloves.
  • A few bay leaves can be placed inside each grain, flour, and cereal container.
  • Use the other herbs on the pantry shelves, otherwise they may flavor your grains.

    How did they get rid of boll weevils?

    For Boll Weevil invasions in homes, a simple vacuuming clean up and laying traps should eliminate the invaders. Malathion 57% is an organophosphate insecticide that can be applied to crops and non-crop plants to kill a wide variety of insects, including Boll Weevils.

    Does vinegar keep weevils away?

    White vinegar is also known to kill pesky pantry weevils. After rinsing your shelves with soapy water, wipe them down with white vinegar to prevent a future infestation from occurring.

    What is the most effective vine weevil killer?

    Nemasys Vine Weevil Killer
    Nemasys Vine Weevil Killer is both safe and highly effective in the control of vine weevil grubs. The treatment consists of natural nematodes, a tiny parasitic worm that feeds on the vine weevil larvae. Using a basic watering can, the nematodes can be applied to the soil between March and October.

    How do you control root weevils?

    Adult root weevils can be controlled with sprays of several kinds of pyrethroid insecticides such as permethrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, or cyhalothrin. These are best applied on the lower trunk of the plants and around the base of the plant to kill the weevils as they climb.