b'Strawberry blossom weevil - (Anthonomus rubi) -The strawberry blossom weevil is a small dull black beetle (3-4 mm). The beetle feeds on leaves and pollen. In spring the beetle lays its eggs in the flower buds. When doing this, it pierces the flower stem at the same time, just under the flower. Consequently the flower will bend and start hanging. From the egg a legless white larva will develop, which will pupate in the flower. After some time the beetle will appear. In September the beetles will take shelter under the ground or under dead plant material. Comment: during the flowering season you should not use any pesticides that are harmful for bees!Test centre HoogstratenStrawberry seed beetle - (Harpalus rufipes) -The strawberry seed beetle is a black beetle having alength, ranging from 10 to 17 mm, with yellowish red legs.It is a nocturnal animal which can often easily be found under black plastic. The beetles feed on the seeds that are on the strawberries. As a result of this damage the strawberries will become worthless.98'