Long-lasting agave weevil pheromone

The agave weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus)

The Agave weevil is a recently emerging pest in France. Native to Central America (described in Mexico in 1838), it was first observed in Europe in 1998 and then in mainland France in 2007. It now appears to be spreading rapidly across many southern areas of mainland France. It is present in south-eastern France.

Affected plants:

• Agaves
• Yucca
• Fucraea
• Dracaena
• Polianthes
• Dasylirion

Treatment in case of capture

You can use SC nematodes as a treatment.

Trap to use: agave weevil trap

When should you use the maluttebio agave weevil pheromone?

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Regulatory information: Pheromone dispenser as an evaporated active substance. (2-methyl-4-octanone.)