These nematodes can be used to kill vine weevils anywhere in the garden, ... ‘If you have vine weevil larvae, turn over the ...

Once the larvae hatch and start feeding, it's game over for your plants. Vine weevils are among the most destructive pests UK gardeners face - not because they're large, but because they're concealed.

Are there any restrictions on using the nematodes for vine weevil? Nematodes are best used straight away, but they can be stored in the fridge and used within 12 days. The main downside with using ...

Weevil larvae grow in soil in the summer months. You can add beneficial heterorhabditis nematodes or roundworms to control the growth of weevils. Water the soil in the treated area to keep it moist.

Use natural, microscopic worms called nematodes - they target and kill vine weevil grubs in the soil. The best time to apply is spring and autumn, when larvae are most active.

If your patio pot plant suddenly wilts and collapses, and you examine it to find there’s little root left, it’s likely to be vine weevil larvae, which are laid by the adult beetle and feed off ...

Reducing the number of egg-laying adults is the best way to reduce subsequent damage by their larvae, with every adult female capable of laying up to 500 eggs over the course of late spring and ...

Not only will the soil be at its most welcoming temperature for the nematodes, the RHS said, but it also helps to tackle the issue “before the vine weevil grubs have grown large enough to cause ...

The main downside with using nematodes to control vine-weevil larvae outdoors, or in an unheated greenhouse, is that they are very sensitive to temperature. This control works best if the soil remains ...

Once vine weevils move in, quick action is key. Use natural, microscopic worms called nematodes - they target and kill vine weevil grubs in the soil. The best time to apply is spring and autumn, when ...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how seemingly innocuous patches of yellow grass can sometimes be caused by chafer bug larvae. They damage your grass by eating its roots, causing ...

He said: "The vine weevil is especially dangerous because it targets container plants and hidden root systems. Once the larvae hatch and start feeding, it’s game over for your plants.