–by Dr. Jeff Whitworth and Dr. Holly Schwarting
Alfalfa weevil feeding activity has slowed significantly in north central Kansas, at least south of I-70. North of I-70, larvae are still developing and thus feeding, but even in the northern counties this feeding and resultant damage should be significantly reduced by the end of the next week. There are still some small larvae but the majority of populations are pupating or have pupated. Adult weevils are still hanging out in alfalfa fields and probably will until that 1st cutting, or temperatures get into the mid-80’s or warmer.