Pest help

[Grant goodwiller]

Can anyone please help me identify the pest in the picture? They are all over my fruits and herbs and I can't seem to make them go away.

 

[Chuck]

Can anyone please help me identify the pest in the picture? They are all over my fruits and herbs and I can't seem to make them go away. View attachment 16650

I bet you live in S. Florida or at least I hope you do. The insect pictured is an invasive species that has established itself only (so far) in S. Florida. Its name is Yellow-headed Ravenous Weevil or the Sri Lanka Weevil. As this isect is almost unknown what to treat for it is basically unknown but a spinosad based insecticide works well on other weevils and beetles such as this sucking insect. Let us know what happens please. It is a major destroyer of many agricultural products.

 

[Grant goodwiller]

I bet you live in S. Florida or at least I hope you do. The insect pictured is an invasive species that has established itself only (so far) in S. Florida. Its name is Yellow-headed Ravenous Weevil or the Sri Lanka Weevil. As this isect is almost unknown what to treat for it is basically unknown but a spinosad based insecticide works well on other weevils and beetles such as this sucking insect. Let us know what happens please. It is a major destroyer of many agricultural products.

Thank you very much. I live in Tampa. I will try the Spinosad and definitely let you know what happens.

 

[LIcenter]

Chuck, you floor me with your knowledge.

 

[Beverly]

Agreed @LIcenter, i have learned so much from @Chuck this past year, i can hardly believe the difference it has made in how i garden.

 

[MaryMary]

@Chuck, I agree with @LIcenter and @Beverly. The range of your knowledge is truly amazing.