The grey weevil is a small beetle found throughout Poland. It is about 5-10 mm long, has a short snout, antennae and three pairs of legs. It feeds on leaves and buds. It can be found in groups, which makes it exceptionally troublesome. Holidaymakers complain about it in particular, because the weevil occurs in large numbers primarily in the vicinity of coastal dunes and , but also on the edges of forests, meadows and in the mountains.
Flying bugs over the sea. Is the grey weevil dangerous?
For several years now, during the holiday season, mass complaints from tourists have been visible in the media and on the internet complaining about the . attacking them. No wonder, meeting them is not the most pleasant. They can be found on blankets and towels, they can even crawl into bags, and above all, they walk on bodies. The “plague” is proving to be a problem this year as well, and people wonder whether the gray weevil bites, spreads diseases and whether it can attack.
Is the grey weevil dangerous? It turns out that the only problem is its annoying presence. These insects are not dangerous to humans, they do not bite or attack.. – They feed on vegetation, nibbling on leaves. They probably can’t bite us. They would have to feel very threatened, although I’ve never heard of a weevil attacking a human. They don’t carry any diseases – Paulina Kozina from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Gdańsk in an interview with Radio Gdańsk.
Grey weevil Gray weevil, Photo: sascha_n / iNaturalist, CC BY 4.0
How to Repel Insects on the Beach? Reach for Home Remedies
Getting rid of the grey weevil can be difficult, because the insect clings tightly to the material. There is also no point in killing it, because it is completely harmless to humans. However, it can already cause significant damage in gardens, and it is worth reacting here. What to do to keep worms off the beach? One way is to use safe insect repellents. These include oils:
- lavender,
- from tea tree,
- patchouli,
- from peppermint,
- from lemon grass.
ADVICE! Essential oils will help discourage not only the weevil, but also mosquitoes, midges and ticks. Weevils are most active in the early morning and evening, then it is worth avoiding resting, for example, near dunes. Beach mosquito nets can also be useful.
Source: Gazeta
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