I Lost Most of My Garden to Weevils – A Free DIY Trick Will Protect Your Plants
IF you see small bite marks on the leaves of your plant, a certain pest may be the culprit.
A gardener has revealed a DIY trick he swears by to keep weevils away from his flower beds.
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He shared the tip in a message in the Facebook group Gardening, hints, tips and DIY crafts on the Tedoo app.
The commentator explained that he lost his garden to the insects two years ago.
“I actually had to remove three quarters of my plants even after treating them [them] with roundworms,” he said.
Nematodes are biological pesticides used to control pests in the garden without using harmful chemicals.
“I haven’t planted anything for over a year [because of the vine weevils],” he added.
“I had quite a few pots… and we all know the weevil loves pots!”
His plants are currently in raised beds, but he admitted he has “seen a few get bitten” by the pesky critters.
If anyone else is also having problems with rodent beetles in their planters, the gardener has shared his trick with you.
“If you have pots, place them in a bucket of water above your soil [at the] “At the level of your planter,” he advised.
He said that weevils can’t swim and will drown if they try to reach your plants.
In addition, treat the pots with plants against nematodes twice a year and change the soil in the pots at least twice a year.
Horticultural experts at Garden oriented We also recommend using water to control pests.
“Submerge the plant, not the top growth, in water for 48 hours,” they advised.
“This doesn’t last long enough to seriously damage the plant, but the weevils do drown in it.”
Insect glue can also be used to protect plants from pests.
Experts also recommend applying insect glue around your plants to further protect them from pests.
It works when insects probe the glue with their antennae, move away from it and prevent damage to your precious trees and crops.
It is especially effective against adult weevils, winter moths and ants.
It also prevents ants from climbing trees and reduces the chance of aphids.
How do you recognize a snout beetle?
Rebecca Miller, deputy editor of Fabulous and avid gardener, explains how to identify a weevil in your garden.
Adult weevils
“They are about 9mm long, dull black with dirty yellow markings on the wings. They leave distinctive bite marks on leaves, creating irregular indentations along the edges.
“Adult weevils like evergreens like rhododendrons and camellias. And these spots are most visible in the summer when the adults are active.
“While the damage can be discouraging, it usually does not harm the plant’s growth.”
Larvae
“This stage of the weevil causes the most damage.
“They are plump, white and legless, with light brown heads and can grow up to 10mm long.
“You could confuse them with maggots. They are most active in the fall and spring, but you can find them all year round.
“They live underground and eat plant roots, corn and tubers.
As the infestation continues to spread, you will notice the plants wilting, collapsing, and eventually dying.
“Be quick if you see a weevil larva!”
