| I have a problem that has come up with a new home that I purchased less than a year ago, where I planted a herb garden. I noticed that the most all of the herbs planted, basil, thyme, marjoram, oregano, etc. etc. (except for rosemary) were getting their leave eaten, but I could not find any caterpillars or other pests that would remain on the plants. As the problem got worse, I found many dead small black beetles accumulating by my porch door. (See pics). So I went out at night and I found my plants covered with these beetles. I eventually removed all of the herbs in hopes that these pests would subside, but then they attacked a small lime tree I planted and literally devoured it, leaving nothing but limbs. I then began to notice a significant death rate to my grass, and in the areas of dead grass, in the soil I began noticing holes in the ground (See pics). So I’m assuming that these beetles are now eating the grass roots. What can I do to get rid of these pests? Thank you in advance for any assistance with this “plague”   |
| It looks like a type of weevil (there are several different types of weevils and each has a favorite food source) but that's all I can offer. |
| Yes, they are root weevils. This article is from the Carson City paper: http://www.nevadaappeal.com/ne... I'm not sure how to get rid of the invasion you are having. Maybe call an exterminator. |
| Thank you for identifying the little buggers... I'll do some more research on the safest ways to get rid of them. Thanks again! |
