BugClear Ultra Vine Weevil Killer Concentrate 480ML

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This ingenious method is proving very popular amongst many gardeners, who are reporting very positive results. The wooden traps need to be placed gel side down on wet or damp soil, so ensure the soil area below plants is well watered if dry. Position the traps, gel side downwards, near affected plants allowing one board for each 10 square metres. Keep the areas damp during spells of dry weather. The nematodes will remain active for at least 6 weeks. Sprays that promise prolonged protection after spraying are dangerous to bees and other beneficial insects. The following pesticides (from by the Pesticide Action Network) contain neonicotinoids that are harmful to bees: Nematodes work for six weeks, but give up to four months since they prevent the larvae from hatching into adults and causing another lifecycle.

The adult beetles feed on the foliage of many herbaceous plants and shrubs, especially Rhododendron, evergreen Euonymus , Hydrangea , Epimedium, Bergenia, Primula and strawberry. Adults rarely cause enough damage to affect the vigour of plants. Vine weevil is a very widespread insect in Britain. Gardeners with vine weevil should keep up their guard because stopping control measures after the apparent disappearance of the weevil can allow numbers to build up again. The white C-shaped larvae then emerge into the soil from June and start to eat the roots of the plant. They can feed until October.Don't despair, there are several ways of dealing with this plant-nibbling nasty. It is important to be vigilant and keep a close eye on all your There are a range of options. The most direct is to keep an eye open for the adults and destroy any that you find. As the adult weevils tend to feed during the night, it's worth going out with a torch. There are now several methods of treatment available including the traditional pesticides but there are also some eco-friendly options too. Pesticides can now be considered the last resort, as they can harm the environment and also be dangerous if used in areas frequented by children or pets. So a safe, natural biological control method is one solution worth considering.Nemasys Vine Weevil Killeris both safe and highly effective in the control of vine weevil grubs. The treatment consists of natural nematodes, a tiny parasitic worm that feeds on the vine weevil larvae.

However, they can’t jump upwards, and they can’t fly. So if you see a bug doing either of these things, you’re looking at a different pest. Vine weevil-resistant plants There are three ways of controlling vine weevil: chemical, biological control and physical barriers. Controlling vine weevil grubs A trap containing nematodes ( Steinernema carpocapsae), isavailable for controlling adult vine weevil. The traps should be placed on the ground below plants damaged by the weevils during the summer. The adults enter the trap during the day and are infected by the nematodes The adults are active between the end of June and October. In daylight you might spot the odd one walking across the patio or on the wall of the house. If you go out at night with a torch there’s a good chance you will see them feeding on the foliage.Sprays can only be used on ornamental plants in pots, NOT fruits, or even ornamental plants in the ground, because of the chemical damage.

Thoroughly rinse the watering can used after use and pour the washings over compost with ornamental plants in pots.Vine Weevils are particularly fond of plants in pots or containers, where the roots are restricted. If containers are large enough then place one trap within the confines of the container’s soil surface. After use, theNematop® Weevil-Stop trap can be disposed of or burned just like any other waste wood material. All prices shown below are per parcel with a maximum weight of 30 kg per parcel. Items over 30 kg are split into multiple boxes and charged per box. Ensure you drench the soil thoroughly. Sprays can’t move through the soil like nematodes. The insecticide then kills the vine weevil larvae via a chemical process.