Weevils Weevils are not a common pest in the Perth metropolitan area. In the south-west they can cause damage when the larvae attack the roots of strawberry plants and adults may feed on fruit. Larvae are abundant in winter to early spring while adults emerge in the spring. Fumigation of the soil before planting is the best control method. Other pests Snails and slugs are very rarely seen as commercial crop pests.
Snail pellets are the common control method.
Further information For further information, contact your local office of Agriculture Western Australia. Recom-mendations are current at the time of preparation of this publication. Use a x10 lens to count TSM on leaves. Spray at 10-14 day intervals. Thrips Weekly from August Shake flowers into white container.