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Strawberry Weevil on Blackberries: Identify and Control

Tan, BB-sized, hard-shelled beetles that play dead and notch leaf edges are strawberry weevils. They have a second generation in summer. Hard to control organically; spray carbaryl (Sevin) when seen and reapply if they return.

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