Clover root weevil
in the South Island of NZ

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Report a suspected infestation of CRW

Please use the form below to report a suspected infestation of clover root weevil.

Name:

Address:

Area:

Phone:

Email:

Date symptoms first noticed:

Symptoms seen:

Notching on clover caused by adult CRW (click for full sized image) Clover root weevil larvae (click for full sized image) Adult clover root weevil (click for full sized image)
Notching of clover leaves Larvae near clover roots Adult weevils on clover

Digital photos

If you have a digital camera with a good macro function it might be helpful for you to send us some pictures.

Photos should be emailed to craig.phillips[at]agresearch.co.nz

Digital photo will be emailed

Specimens

It can be helpful to send us specimens of weevil adults, weevil larvae and damaged clover to help verify the presence of clover root weevil. Weevil adults and larvae can be sent dry in a small plastic container. Please make sure the container is securely sealed and label it with your name, postal address, email address, phone number, and the date you collected the specimens. Whole clover plants, including roots and soil, can be sent to us in a securely sealed plastic bag, labelled as described above.

Send samples to Craig Phillips, AgResearch, PO Box 60, Gerald Street, Lincoln.

Sample will be posted

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