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Post by Plocket on Aug 6, 2007 18:03:05 GMT
Oooo let's hear all the gory stories about Vine Weevils, and other pests ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 6, 2007 19:50:28 GMT
I hate them soooooooo much a can now squish them between my fingers ;D I do dither a little bit afterwards though  |
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Post by Plocket on Aug 7, 2007 7:30:45 GMT
YIKES!!! I'm terrible - I always go and look for something to catch them in and by the time I get back they are gone of course  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2007 20:39:58 GMT
Yesterday I found a lots that were in the middle of changing from grub to weevil. Satisfying to squash then the robin finished them up,
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Post by Plocket on Aug 9, 2007 18:02:42 GMT
YUCK YUCK YUCK!!! I keep finding them and just hope that the Provado is doing the trick. I'm always tempted to soak the plants again if I see a VW but manage to hold back. I'm going to use nematodes next year.
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 9, 2007 21:50:45 GMT
P your going to have to get a T bag squeezer and a torch ;D I really do hope you haven't got a major VW problem and seriously you need to get out when it's dark and get the adults 
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Post by Plocket on Aug 10, 2007 7:37:12 GMT
Oh Chuckles that's a REVOLTING idea!!! Perish the thought RIGHT NOW please!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2007 18:07:57 GMT
Just found another adult, lurking near the compost heap, how many eggs do they each lay, anyone know?
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Post by Plocket on Aug 10, 2007 18:14:06 GMT
OMG I've never considered that - what an intelligent question. I hope it's not many!!! OMG I've just found this: They emerge from the pupa stage in late spring and after feeding on plant material for 21 to 45 days they are ready to lay eggs; between 500 to 1600 eggs over a one to two month period. The round eggs are about 0.8 to 1 mm across, laid in the soil close to a plant; white at first they become brown later (slow release fertilizer pellets are much larger and usually the yellow outer coating crushes easily, the eggs are relatively hard). They hatch 10 to 12 days later and the larvae burrow down to the fine roots. A prepupal stage develops in December and remains like this until late spring when it pupates fully for a few weeks before the adult emerges. On this site: www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/vineweevil.htm |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 11, 2007 20:06:10 GMT
P I bet you've been an bought a T bag squeezer and a torch today now you have found that out ;D. It really does help tremendously going out in the dark hunting out the adults
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Post by Plocket on Aug 12, 2007 8:50:11 GMT
NOOOOOOO! I haven't succumbed yet Chuckles |
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Post by nightowl on Aug 12, 2007 13:19:47 GMT
OMG I've never considered that - what an intelligent question. I hope it's not many!!! OMG I've just found this: They emerge from the pupa stage in late spring and after feeding on plant material for 21 to 45 days they are ready to lay eggs; between 500 to 1600 eggs over a one to two month period. The round eggs are about 0.8 to 1 mm across, laid in the soil close to a plant; white at first they become brown later (slow release fertilizer pellets are much larger and usually the yellow outer coating crushes easily, the eggs are relatively hard). They hatch 10 to 12 days later and the larvae burrow down to the fine roots. A prepupal stage develops in December and remains like this until late spring when it pupates fully for a few weeks before the adult emerges. On this site: www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/vineweevil.htmOh great!!  They don't even have to have a male to breed! That's all we need!!  |
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Post by Barbara on Aug 12, 2007 18:18:06 GMT
while we're out tonight meteor watching, we will have to be VW watching too. |
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Post by Plocket on Aug 12, 2007 18:37:50 GMT
Meteor watching? What meteor?
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Post by Barbara on Aug 12, 2007 18:48:48 GMT
there is set to be a very large meteor shower tonight from about eleven. you have to look east , falling stars, and the whole kit and caboodle. i hope its a clear night |
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Post by Plocket on Aug 12, 2007 18:52:25 GMT
Well I can't promise to look because I'll hopefully be asleep by then, but I hope you get a good view Barbara.
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Post by nightowl on Sept 9, 2007 11:41:28 GMT
Anyone else having an indoor invasion of these little monsters?  One dropped into OH's lap last night! He held it out to me, saying, "Is that a Woodlouse?" and was shocked when I screamed "Aaagh!!!! Kill it! Kill it!" And I've found 2 so far today, trundling across the carpet! God knows how many are outside! |
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Post by owdboggy on Sept 9, 2007 12:33:14 GMT
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but you do all realise that Provado's main active ingredient kills bees, do you not? It gets into the pollen as it is a systemic poison and is deadly to them.
Use a non peat based compost, not as good and harder to managee, but vine weevils do not like it as much.
The gravel mulch needs to be at least 2 inches deep to prevent them laying eggs and even then it does not always work.
On single stem plants you can use a plastic mat, rather like the ones sold for stopping Cabbage rootfly.
Hens love eating both adult and larva by the way.
Suscon Green was/is another chemical used to kill the larvae, but it is an organophosphate and not very nice.
By the way the adult weevil can swim in pure bleach for hours and still walk away. You try that and see what happens!
As far as i am aware there are no legally available chemicals (to the amateur at least) which will kill the adults.
You may be glad to know that the larvae do not do as much damage in the open ground as they do in pots, they eat in a straight line rather than going round and round as the are forced to do in a pot.
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Post by Barbara on Sept 9, 2007 13:05:55 GMT
i keep finding them in my hall,
i'm wondering if they are hiding under my front door, as it has an open pattern for circulating air under the floor,
i'd take a pic to show what i mean, but my camera's in florida.
i've never used pravado, i put the grubs to death by shoe ;D
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Post by Plocket on Sept 9, 2007 18:08:12 GMT
I'd better go on a hunt - I don't want the little butters invading my garden |
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Post by Biggles on Aug 30, 2007 19:05:04 GMT
Just a little reminder- Check your containers for Vine Weevil Grubs before 'bedding' them down for the Winter' especially Fuchsias.
Container grown Fruit trees /Acers etc. can have a dose of Pravdo Vine Weevil Killer. This is the best time to treat for either prevention or cure!!
The grubs are active now and again in Spring.
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Sept 2, 2007 13:58:15 GMT
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 2, 2007 14:21:16 GMT
Thanks myacer. What do you look for re signs of infestation? I haven't noticed any of my container plants suffering from this (says she optimistically)!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2007 19:45:55 GMT
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Post by Biggles on Sept 3, 2007 20:16:28 GMT
Thanks myacer. What do you look for re signs of infestation? I haven't noticed any of my container plants suffering from this (says she optimistically)! Hi shrubrose and DD When the plant wilts and doesnt look the 'picture'of health-- The grubs eat the roots-. IF the container can be 'lifted' and the plant knocked out of the pot, there are white grubs eating the roots. Usually when the plant shoes signs of dying--it is too late to save it so I always use Pravdo as prevention because it is always worth it. Springtime--when you repot your Fuschis or other plants inspect the Root system --if there are any signs of the white grubs -wash the roots and change the compost. Always dispose of the infected compost -Not in the compost heap though--Wheelie Bin is best! Most gardeners look for the Adult beetle at dusk/night shaking the plants and collecting them--I am afraid I dont because I rely on the Vine Weevil Killer solution--(I am lazy you see!) |
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Post by Biggles on Sept 3, 2007 20:31:21 GMT
   I should have mentioned that the leaves of the plant show 'notches' on the outher edges where the vine weevil eats the leaves!! They hide during the daytime in nooks and crannys or under the containers! These images show what they look like!--Hope this helps--Good hunting |
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 4, 2007 5:50:43 GMT
Very helpful Myacer and DG. Thankyou.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2007 11:40:38 GMT
hmm i thought it was slug damage on my delilah, but it looks like that leaf. off to check its roots right now! cheers biggles * *love the aviator |
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 25, 2007 8:31:05 GMT
I have got the bggrs in my garden. ( they are all over my area )
Nothing for it but wait for next year and dose the soil with nematodes again.
A yearly job here.
It is a real pain.
I, said the fool, forgot to get the nematodes this year.
Guess some of my plants might fall off their roots next spring.
It's a wait and see and mostly fingers crossed.
Why did no one invent a decent predator that is around all year.
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 25, 2007 8:36:13 GMT
I read something about Armillatox which works even better according to some.
But this stuff sterilizes the soil.... as in all good things die too.
How does that stuff you describe work Biggles?
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They don't even have to have a male to breed! That's all we need!! 
