The weevil is one of the most dangerous pests, easily eating the roots, leaves, stems and fruits of various plants. Even a small colony of these insects can destroy your harvest of strawberries, strawberries and apricots. The only way to avoid this is to use insecticides on the plants. Especially for you, we have prepared TOP-5 of the best weevil remedies that will help preserve your harvest.

TOP 5 best remedies for weevil

5 Aktara

Instant destruction of pests, a wide range of activity and preservation of leaves are the main advantages of the "Aktara" product. It is the best choice for controlling weevils, aphids, moths and other insects. The product is effective even at high temperatures and low humidity, therefore it provides long-term protection (40-60 days).

The drug is available in the form of granules, which must be dissolved in water before spraying. The manufacturer offers only one package format of 4 g, so we recommend purchasing several sachets at once. The active ingredient is thiamethoxam. It not only leads to the death of pests, but also has a beneficial effect on plants: it increases their density, promotes the development of leaves and improves the quality of the crop. Pros: easy to dilute, effective, odorless, versatility. Cons: high consumption, by the next season, many pests will adapt to the drug.

4 Green soap

If it is more convenient for you to use liquid products in pest control, we recommend choosing the powerful Green Soap insecticide. They can be used to treat plants on their own or used as a supplement to pesticides. The main advantage of the product is its 100% natural composition, which includes cattle fats, soybean oil, water and potassium salts. They create a "film" on the leaves of the plant, which does not allow the weevil to feed and reproduce.

In the comments they write that they use "Green Soap" not only for pest control, but also for the prevention of their appearance. The best product comes in the form of a solution with a volume of 250 and 500 ml. It is diluted in 8-10 liters of water, after which it is used for processing. Pros: absolute safety for humans, the ability to use for indoor flowers, a convenient measuring cup-lid. The reviews note that this solution works more effectively in combination with other means.

3 Medvetox

Smell and taste are the main advantages of the Medvetox insecticide, designed to kill weevils, ants and other garden pests. By eating the bait, insects die, and your strawberries and other crops remain intact. Among the active ingredients: inert fillers, flavors and flavorings. They have a neuroparalytic effect, causing the death of the pest.

The best product comes in the form of dark red granules. The manufacturer offers several formats to choose from: 30 and 100 g each. Expect that a small bag of granules will be enough for 10 m2 of a vegetable garden. Pros: the granules do not dissolve in the soil, act for 21 days, do not have a pungent odor. Minus - you need to process it with the observance of precautions (more details about them are indicated on the package).

2 Commander

Komandor is an effective systemic insecticide widely used against weevils, aphids and the Colorado potato beetle. Its main advantage is its versatility. You choose how to apply it: saturate the soil or spray the leaves of the plants. The active ingredient of the product is imidacloprid. It affects the motor activity of pests, which is why they die within 24 hours.

The "Commander" product is available in 10 ml ampoules. The reviews note that it is effective not only for adult insects, but also for their larvae.We recommend buying several bags at once to process strawberries and other plantings. The product is resistant to washing off by rain and sunlight. Pros: affordable cost, economical consumption (1 sachet per hundred square meters of cultivated plantations), rapid dissolution in water. Minus - you need to process with gloves, regardless of the chosen method of applying the product.

1 Spark Dual Effect

Universal tablet "Iskra Double Effect" is the best remedy for protection against more than 60 types of pests throughout Russia, including the weevil. It provides fast action within 1 hour after application, therefore it is usually used as an "ambulance". The composition of the product includes potassium dressing, which helps to restore the damaged part of the plant. This is the only double-acting insecticide!

To get the desired result, you need to dissolve one tablet in 10 liters of pure water and process the plants. The manufacturer recommends spraying them in dry, calm weather, evenly distributing the product over the leaves. In the reviews they write that it helps to cope with weevils, ticks and aphids. Pros: low price, easy to dissolve, provides effective action, does not damage plants, is 100% safe for humans, and also contains special additives for plant restoration.