Managing pea weevil

Adult pea weevil are chunky, 5 mm long, brownish beetles flecked with black, grey and white patches.

The larvae burrow straight through the pods to feed on the seed, so are not readily found for identification until seed is mature and it is too late for control.

This Pulse point includes the following topics concerning pea weevil: 

• Description
• Biology
• Impact
  
• Monitoring
• Management program