How To Control Sassafras Weevils

Question From: CALIFORNIA
Q: Hello Nancy, I have a sassafras plant in it's young stages and it has brown leaves. I only bought it from a nursery about 2 months ago. I read here that these are Sassafras Weevils. How do I get rid of them so they don't keep damaged my sass and possibly other plants> I did see a weevil sit on my arm the other day. I thought nothing of until I started investigating the issue with my sass. I desperately want my sass to do well. any advice would be greatly appreicated

A: There are several pesticides that will control sassafras weevils. Neem oil or spinosid wool be less toxic choices. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy