UC Nursery and Floriculture Alliance
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UC Nursery and Floriculture Alliance

Best Management Practices

The use of fabric mulches to prevent pupation and emergence of insects with life stages in the soil

Description

Fabric mulches can be used in infested orchards to reduce the ability of Diaprepes larvae to reach the soil and pupate.  Mulches such as this can also hinder the emergence of adults (21) (65).

Applicable Pests
  • Diaprepes root weevil (DRW)
Section Title
Minimizing Spread

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