VINE WEEVIL (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) |
Adult beetle |
Weevil larvae in soil |
The native nematode STEINERNEMA KRAUSSEI, sold as the product NEMASYS Vine
Weevil killer, attacks the larvae underground, killing them within a few days
by infecting them with bacteria. Minimum soil temperature needed 5C (41F). Treat protected crops any time larvae are present and it is warm enough. Outdoors late August-October is the best time to treat, while larvae are still small, but any missed then can be treated in March and April . The nematodes cannot attack adult beetles. Small pack (treats 12 square metres or up to 160 pots) £9.45 including VAT. Large pack (treats 100 square metres) £27 + VAT. |
