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title: "MAMMOTH SUNFLOWER PROBLEM SOS I have no clue what this infestation is…"
description: "MAMMOTH SUNFLOWER PROBLEM SOS I have no clue what this infestation is but it’s eating my mammoths alive. I NEED HELP FROM SOMEONE."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z8i6o7bnwIMuizDxEEh8MD"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Salem Owen"
published: "2026-06-14T13:41:09.516063Z"
language: "en"
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# MAMMOTH SUNFLOWER PROBLEM SOS I have no clue what this infestation is…

_Posted by Salem Owen on 2026-06-14_

MAMMOTH SUNFLOWER PROBLEM SOS  
I have no clue what this infestation is but it’s eating my mammoths alive. I NEED HELP FROM SOMEONE.

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## 3 comments

### ABagel commented on 2026-06-14

I would chop out that infected bit. So sorry .

### Salem Owen commented on 2026-06-14

It goes into the middle of the main stalk..

### Waspinator commented on 2026-06-15

The most likely culprit is weevils. Neem oil should work for treatment. For preventing weevils in the future, delayed planting is recommended

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