Agave Beetle Control

Agave Snout Nosed Beetle Control Tips

The Agave snout-nosed Beetle (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) are an unfortunate pest to  Agaves, Yuccas and some cacti. The plants can be triving one day and suddenly show evidence of infestation and collapse the next day. By the time one notices the attack, a great deal of damage will have already taken place.

The beetle drills a hole in the heart of the agave then lays eggs. When eggs hatch the new grubs begin eating the heart out of the plant. As they eat and grow they also introduce bacteria and rot, and this kills the agave.

In order to protect most agaves, it is necessary to treat the soil with a grub killer.

We recommend Bayer Advanced tree and Shrub Protect and Feed ready to use grandules. This product consists of the chemical Imidadoprid "Merit" which is a systemic grub killer. Simply sprinkle a little around the base of your agaves and the juices become deadly to the grub.

Also recomended is Triazicide Lawn Insect Killer Granules.

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