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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jul 12, 2007 19:44:29 GMT
I had hysterics and went VERY girly when I found one a few weeks ago...screaming 'KILL IT KILL IT' to OH who was rather worried because I'm usually such a peace and love sort of person.... ;D ...I have resorted to Provado...got too many expensive plants in pots to risk it.....  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 12, 2007 20:06:56 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Jul 13, 2007 7:20:25 GMT
I just can't do it - I don't like the way they crunch!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2007 7:36:14 GMT
I too can not squish between the fingers, I either jump on them or grind them with a stone. sara  |
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Post by bagpuss on Jul 13, 2007 11:48:48 GMT
When I just had a few pots in what is now my garden, I didn't know what VW's were and if I found any in the house, I used to help them back outside because I thought they were a type of beetle.  Now after losing some plants, I'm afraid the plants in my garden are too important and my way of thinking is that as long as I make it as quick as possible for them, that's ok. I did collect a couple in a jar to show a neighbour what to look out for, and one of them did me the favour of killing the other one! |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 13, 2007 13:06:49 GMT
At least you know now Bagpuss |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 13, 2007 16:23:29 GMT
Oh bagpuss I did the same - if the odd one came in on my clothes I'd think 'ah bless'. And help the little chappy back outside so that he 'could do his thing'. Something else must be doing 'it's thing' too because (touch wood, fingers crossed and nine hail mary's) the VW's dont seem to be causing havoc
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 22, 2007 14:12:18 GMT
I knew there was another product for the dreaded VW, I used it years ago and it comes as a powder and you have to keep it in the fridge when it arrives, Nemasys Nematodes. Just seen the link Juliet posted on the Ants thread and it hit me  www.greengardener.co.uk/weevil.htmThey do all sorts of other stuff for the critters we get in the garden if you really want to be super green. |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 22, 2007 16:55:11 GMT
Thanks Chuckles - Madonplants recommended them to and I've found them on WigglyWigglers as well. And of course they are organic whereas the Provado isn't.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2007 20:00:55 GMT
They are dropping off the curtains, wandering on the bathroom wall, roaming all over the garden, I would have to pop nematodes everywhere & I just can't afford it. So I stamp on them,& use Provado. They are hard aren't they.
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Post by beejay on Jul 26, 2007 6:56:00 GMT
I believe if you use a John Innes type compost in your pots you are less likely to get vine weevil as it is too gritty unlike the peat/peat free comfortable alternatives. Have no proof of this!
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Post by Plocket on Jul 26, 2007 7:54:53 GMT
Mmm that's an interesting idea Beejay although I'm not entirely convinced. I always use John Innes compost or home-made with sand added. So far I've never had a serious infestion though so it's possible |
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 26, 2007 12:29:44 GMT
I've used a gritty sandy mix for small alpines like Saxifrage (sp) and also House Leeks in pots but they have still had VW attack them  |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 26, 2007 13:33:09 GMT
Hmmm. I was told recently that one of the big compost produces was making compost that had stuff in which would kill vine weevils. You have to change it every year though (the soil!) |
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Post by beejay on Jul 26, 2007 17:36:46 GMT
Ah well, that's one theory up the spout: it all seemed to make sense too!
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Post by Plocket on Jul 26, 2007 18:14:50 GMT
Don't worry about it Beejay - just keep fighting the good fight (against vine weevils!!) ;D
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Post by Biggles on Jul 28, 2007 19:18:47 GMT
Prevention is better than cure.
I use Pravdo Vine Weevil Killer at the start of the growing season and then again in Autumn. I also make sure the Greenhouse containers which are overwintering get a dose aswell.
The little blighters have a hard body--and take alot of strength to squash!!
Any containers that have these grubs in gets binned (Not Compost Bin) and potted up in fresh soil. Expensive to start with but it has kept them down.
Another 'tip'-- Always examine 'new' plants bought or given to you--you could inadvertently introduce the blighters to your garden.
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Post by davidk on Jul 28, 2007 19:36:54 GMT
Hi Folks!
Sorry, I've only just spotted this.
You can reduce the risk of vine weevil in your containers by finding an alternative to peat based compost - good for the environment too!
I understand (although I've never used it) that Levington produce a compost specifically formulated to deter vine weevil.
Peat based compost is the cause, soil based compost is the remedy!
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Post by davidk on Jul 28, 2007 19:46:26 GMT
Plocket - further to my last message, I've just dug up this info for you:
"Plant protection compost
Until the launch last year of Levington Plant Protection Composts, there was no insecticide available to amateurs that would protect plants from root damage by the larvae of Black Vine Weevil. This unique compost is the new 'anti vine weevil' compost, which has been treated at manufacture with the insecticide Intercept (imidacloprid). This insecticide works by systemic action to give control of the soil dwelling insect pests, vine weevil and sciarid fly for up to one year and is taken up in the plant to control sap-sucking foliage pests green fly and black fly for up to 3 months. It has also been shown to give useful control of whitefly.
Pot on seedlings and baby plants in Levington Plant Protection compost. As the plants get bigger re-pot into more Plant Protection Compost. Make sure only Levington Plant Protection Compost is used in the container because the Intercept insecticide cannot 'flow' from treated compost into untreated root ball. Any larvae in, for example, the root ball of a plant being potted on will not be controlled and may still kill the plant by eating all the roots. With plants already infested, the best advice is to wash the roots clean of old compost before re-potting into Levington Plant Protection Compost.
There are three varieties of Plant Protection Compost:
• One for Outdoor Containers
• One for Houseplant Containers
• And one for Ericaceous Containers. "
Good luck!
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Post by Biggles on Jul 28, 2007 20:41:27 GMT
<quote>This unique compost is the new 'anti vine weevil' compost, which has been treated at manufacture with the insecticide Intercept (imidacloprid). This insecticide works by systemic action to give control of the soil dwelling insect pests, vine weevil and sciarid fly for up to one year and is taken up in the plant to control sap-sucking foliage pests green fly and black fly for up to 3 months. It has also been shown to give useful control of whitefly.</quote> This seems to be an expensive way of controlling Vine Weevil if the compost is only effective for up to 3 months. Provention is better than cure. I always examine any plants given or bought for the garden and then give a dose of Pravdo Vine Weevil Killer. Soil based compost is better than Peat based compost.  |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 28, 2007 20:43:31 GMT
That should reas "Prevention" not "Provention"--Sorry!
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Post by davidk on Jul 28, 2007 21:01:00 GMT
That should reas "Prevention" not "Provention"--Sorry! Hi Myacer! One of the advantages you have here is that to can change your message after you have posted it! Just click 'modify' at the top, make your alteration, then re-post it by clicking on 'modify post' on the bottom row. Good! Innit?? ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 28, 2007 21:20:55 GMT
That should reas "Prevention" not "Provention"--Sorry! Hi Myacer! One of the advantages you have here is that to can change your message after you have posted it! Just click 'modify' at the top, make your alteration, then re-post it by clicking on 'modify post' on the bottom row. Good! Innit?? ;D Times and many I see a booboo after I've posted  You can only modify up to 30 minutes after you posted though |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 29, 2007 9:27:13 GMT
That should reas "Prevention" not "Provention"--Sorry! Hi Myacer! One of the advantages you have here is that to can change your message after you have posted it! Just click 'modify' at the top, make your alteration, then re-post it by clicking on 'modify post' on the bottom row. Good! Innit?? ;D Hi David--Just learning 'the ropes'- Thanks for that 'tip' So pleased you are here--but Just a Guest? Why not a Member? Hope I have replied to your post alright! Nice to talk again-- |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 29, 2007 10:41:49 GMT
David and Chuckles--Thanks for that 'tip'--I am learnining all the time!
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Post by Plocket on Jul 29, 2007 17:20:21 GMT
Plocket - further to my last message, I've just dug up this info for you: "Plant protection compost Until the launch last year of Levington Plant Protection Composts, there was no insecticide available to amateurs that would protect plants from root damage by the larvae of Black Vine Weevil. This unique compost is the new 'anti vine weevil' compost, which has been treated at manufacture with the insecticide Intercept (imidacloprid). This insecticide works by systemic action to give control of the soil dwelling insect pests, vine weevil and sciarid fly for up to one year and is taken up in the plant to control sap-sucking foliage pests green fly and black fly for up to 3 months. It has also been shown to give useful control of whitefly. Pot on seedlings and baby plants in Levington Plant Protection compost. As the plants get bigger re-pot into more Plant Protection Compost. Make sure only Levington Plant Protection Compost is used in the container because the Intercept insecticide cannot 'flow' from treated compost into untreated root ball. Any larvae in, for example, the root ball of a plant being potted on will not be controlled and may still kill the plant by eating all the roots. With plants already infested, the best advice is to wash the roots clean of old compost before re-potting into Levington Plant Protection Compost. There are three varieties of Plant Protection Compost: • One for Outdoor Containers • One for Houseplant Containers • And one for Ericaceous Containers. " Good luck! Cheers David that's very useful How come you are a guest btw? |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 30, 2007 8:57:39 GMT
Oh, DK, please don't say you've done a "DG"! Whatever is going on with our lovely GWD? |
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Post by Barbara on Aug 5, 2007 16:10:22 GMT
i've just found a vine weevil sat on a brillo pad in the kitchen, . i've boiled it's head in the sink. |
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Post by Plocket on Aug 6, 2007 17:58:30 GMT
PML!!!!
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Aug 6, 2007 18:02:08 GMT
i've just found a vine weevil sat on a brillo pad in the kitchen, . i've boiled it's head in the sink. I just watched one being attacked by a BIG spider on my beans...YAY! |
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You can only modify up to 30 minutes after you posted though 
