After the eggs are deposited in the developing acorn, the tree heals the hole, protecting the egg and the young weevil from predators and parasitoids. Once the larvae hatch, they eat the fruit within ...

The good news is the weevil larvae can’t hurt you ... Learn how to dry acorns for acorn crafts below! After harvesting your acorns, put them in a bowl of water to soak or a colander and rinse ...

Alfalfa weevil eggs are laid inside alfalfa stems in the fall and spring. Larvae feed on terminal and upper plant leaves early in the spring. Resulting in damage occurring before the first cutting.