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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Pod weevil (Apion clavipes)
Minor Pest Description
It has been regarded as a major pest of pigeon pea in East Africa. Adults are small black weevils. The larvae are creamy white. Larvae damage the green seeds in pods but the damage is usually noticed only after adults emerge cutting the way out of the pod. The beetles also chew small holes in leaflets and flowers.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Use neem extracts. Research in India has shown some efficacy of neem extracts against this pod weevil. For more information on neem click here.
Minor Pest Position
7
Minor Pest Firstcontent
130
Pest Type
insect
Host Plants
Pigeon pea
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