We all love Agaves for the bold forms, low water use and hardiness they bring to the landscape. It doesn’t matter if your garden is in La Jolla or North Park, the Agave Snout Weevil can and effect the health of your plants. However we need to be on the look out for the Agave Snout Weevil which can decimate your Agave right before your eyes.
When your Agave is under stress from the Agave Snout Weevil you will see signs of deformed overall shape, soft or weak leaves on the tissue, small bore holes, and general lack of plant vigor. When you suspect you have a Agave Snout Weevil infestation you need to soak the soil around the base of the plant with an ornamental insecticide. Hopefully is the Agave hasn’t been too badly damage it may recover and regrow new roots.
To prevent Agave Snout Weevil we recommend treating all your Agave once in the spring and then again in the fall. This should help to protect your Agaves from the Agave Snout Weevil.
If you are in need of a landscape design please contact Cleator Landscape Design at 619-9174-3644