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Diseases & Pests of Carrot, Celery, Parsnip & Lettuce


Carrot Weevil

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Carrot weevil infests carrot and celery. It overwinters in plant debris. Developing larvae feed on young slender roots, causing plants to wilt from the damage. Adults are dark-brown snout beetles and larvae are small creamy white.

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Carrot Weevil Larvae & Damage
Source: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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Carrot Weevil Damage
Source: Alton N. Sparks, Jr., University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Carrot Weevil Adult
Source: Alton N. Sparks, Jr., University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

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