Rhubarb Plants

I have found termites eating at the base of the Rhubarb stock. How can I kill them and not hurt the plant?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/09/2011 @ 11:24 am

I doubt what you’re seeing is termites. Sounds more like rhubarb curculio, which burrow in from top down and commonly affect these plants. Here is more info: http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/cals/entomology/extension/idl/upload/Rhubarb-Curculio.pdf ^[1]

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