bean weevil

Symptoms

Round exit holes (1-2 mm) on dry bean seeds, fine dust of eaten seed inside containers, small grey-brown beetles (3-5 mm) flying in storage area, hollow seeds when split open.

Plants affected

• common bean

Common questions

How do I recognise bean weevil on common bean?

Round exit holes (1-2 mm) on dry bean seeds, fine dust of eaten seed inside containers, small grey-brown beetles (3-5 mm) flying in storage area, hollow seeds when split open.

Do I have to report bean weevil?

No. bean weevil is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is bean weevil treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.