Expert: Greg Simpson - 9/8/2006

Question
My cactus the kind that you make tequila out of has what looks like cactus rot. But, when I take them out there are little larve bugs with black tails eating at the root.

What can I use on the cactus to kill the bugs so I can save my cacti?

Thanks.

Don Martin

Answer
Dear Don,

Here is the only reference I could find: http://www.arizonacactussales.com/tips/snout_beetle.htm

These folks really know what they are talking about as I have known them for close to 20 years. Also check out: http://home.att.net/~larvalbugbio/beast/archbeast4-04.html

Hopefully this will help solve your problem.

Sincerely,

Greg