Control is aimed at adults as they crawl on the ground and up the plants. The second or third week of June is optimal. There is NO evidence that grub treatments will control the species. Treat the soil surface and the main stems and branches thoroughly to destroy the feeding adults. Examine Yew by looking for adults feeding down in the center of plants, near the main trunk or stems.
Adults usually hide in crotches under heavy bunches of needles.
Look for the feeding adults at night with a flashlight. See Virginia Pest Management Guides for specific control recommendations. The black vine weevil is a pest in both Europe and North America. It is found predominantly in the northern portions of the United States, but its range extends into Virginia. The females lay eggs that give rise to more females.