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Insects

headclipper weevil
Headclipper weevil
Sunflower plays host to a number of insects. Such pests can cause plant injury and economic loss depending upon the severity of infestation. The infestation must be monitored regularly, usually weekly, to determine the species present and if populatinons are at economic thresholds. This section provides information about the most common pests affecting sunflower.