Vine Weevil on Strawberry
How to identify and get rid of vine weevil on Strawberry. Size: 8–10mm.
Identifying vine weevil on Strawberry
Adults notch the edges of leaves at night, while below ground, white C-shaped grubs feed on roots and crowns, sometimes causing sudden plant collapse.
Life cycle
Adults emerge spring/summer. Larvae overwinter in soil eating roots. One generation per year.
Damage to Strawberry
Adult notching is mostly cosmetic, but root and crown-feeding larvae can severely damage or kill strawberry plants, particularly in containers or raised beds.
How to treat vine weevil on Strawberry
Apply nematodes (Steinernema kraussei) to moist soil around the root zone in spring or autumn, and use sticky traps to monitor adult weevils.
Preventing vine weevil on Strawberry
Check the root ball for grubs when planting new strawberries, and apply preventive nematode treatments in beds with a history of vine weevil.