Pest guide
Vine weevil
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
No
Professional treatment is usually unnecessary. Possible response: Inspect potted plants and soil.
- Potential harm
Beetles eat leaves and larvae damage the roots of potted plants
- What to expect
Possible response: Inspect potted plants and soil. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). Typical location: Potted plants and soil. Potential harm: Beetles eat leaves and larvae damage the roots of potted plants. Possible response: Inspect potted plants and soil.
Facts
- Latin name
- Otiorhynchus sulcatus
- English name
- Vine weevil
- Preferred conditions
- Potted plants and soil
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Inspect potted plants and soil
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.