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Did you know: Pest pressure has been on the rise with the increase in environment related stress. Here is a list of the top 10 pests to keep an eye out for:
The Killers (High Threat Level) These pests cause irreversible damage and death, often before you realize the plant is infected. 1. Agave Snout Weevil ( Scyphophorus acupunctatus ) Targets: Agaves (especially Agave americana and A. weberi ). Yuccas are sometimes affected. Why it’s #1: It is widespread and almost always fatal. The weevil enters the base of the plant to lay eggs. The larvae hatch and eat the heart of the agave from the inside out, introducing a ro
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