Autumn’s almost here. You know, that transitional time where we embrace chunky knits, soothing soups and... acorn weevils?!

Well, if you’re a parent of kids who love stashing acorns indoors, that is.

Yup, according to Meaghan Williamson, of Mindfully Made Motherhood, “your toddler’s favourite acorns” might have weevils inside them.

Skin = crawling.

In a social media post (and general PSA for other clueless parents, like myself), Williamson said: “There are bugs called acorn weevils that lay their eggs inside the acorns while they’re still on the tree.

“When the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the inside of the acorn and chew their way out of it.”

The mum added: “My biggest piece of advice: don’t let them bring acorns inside. Learn from my mistakes.”

Ominous.

Needless to say, parents were immensely grateful for the message so they could rid their homes of acorns pronto.........

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