VINE WEEVIL "I had an enormous problem with vine weevil in three greenhouses full of irreplaceable auriculas- Nemasys® worked magnificently." Mr G. from Bristol "Thank you for saving my plants. I lost so many before I used your Nemasys® I wouldn't be without it and I haven't seen a grub for 2 years" S.Sharp Treat with Nemasys® at least twice a year to protect your plants from vine weevil i.e. spring (April) & autumn. Vine Weevil is a major pest of plants in containers and in gardens where it can have devastating effects often causing the death of plants. Control vine weevil grubs naturally by applying Nemasys®. Nemasys® contains naturally occurring nematodes which are effective at controlling vine weevil grubs and unlike chemical controls, are safe for children, pets, birds and wildlife. Nemasys® is supplied as a powder, which is mixed with water and watered onto the soil. Nemasys® works at temperatures above 5°C/40°F and should be applied :- At least twice a year to keep vine weevil grubs at bay i.e. April and September. Or as soon as you discover vine weevil grubs and the soil temp is above 5°C/40°F. Adult vine weevil feed on the plant foliage during the summer and autumn taking "U" shaped notches from the edge of the leaf (pictured left). The adults are about 1cm long, brownish black in colour with drab yellow spots on its back (pictured right). It is also nocturnal and unable to fly, but being quick moving if disturbed it is difficult to spot. It is particularly fond of rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas as well as a range of herbaceous plants. It only attacks the edge of the leaf and although the damage is unsightly it will not cause serious harm to the plant unless there are very large numbers of adults present.   Vine weevil grubs are the real problem, attacking the root system of plants from late summer until the following spring. The larvae over-winter in the root system attacking the roots until they emerge as adults in late spring / summer. The adults will lay eggs in the rootballs of plants, which will hatch and feed before over-wintering and repeating the whole process again. Vine weevil larvae grow to be about 1cm in length, are creamy white in colour with a dark head & are crescent shaped. Affected plants will initially wilt even though the soil / compost is moist and as more of the root system is destroyed the plant will eventually topple over. Plants grown in well drained soil and in peat based composts in containers are more likely to suffer than plants grown in heavy soil or John Innes compost. "Hi Jon, I just wanted to thank you for saving my garden! Vine weevils nearly wiped out my garden two years ago. The restocking was not only expensive but there are many plants I still haven't been able to replace. After the restock I found vine weevil grubs in the soil again. Fortunately I found your website and started using the Nemasys. I'm pleased to say not a single plant has died since! I cant thank you enough, I'm really attached to all my plants and still feel sad when I think of some of my favourites that died! You have made me a very happy gardener! Thanks again." Caroline Controlling vine weevil naturally by applying Nemasys®. Systemic chemical controls rely on killing the vine weevil AFTER they have attacked the plant. Chemical controls MUST not be used on food crops. Unlike chemical controls, Nemasys® kills the vine weevil grubs BEFORE they attack the plants and is so safe you can use on pot plants both in the greenhouse and conservatory, container plants outside, anywhere in the garden and it's SAFE for food crops such as strawberries and herbs! Nemasys® contains the naturally occurring parasitic nematode of vine weevil - Steinernema Kraussei the safest, most effective and economical treatment against vine weevil.. Each pack of Nemasys® contains millions of these microscopic nematodes that kill vine weevil grubs. Once applied, the nematodes seek out the vine weevil larvae. On contact they enter the body cavity to release a bacteria, which turns the inside of the larvae into soup, which the nematode then feed on. Having destroyed the larvae the nematodes are released back into the soil to hunt down more larvae. Once a larvae has been infected it turns brown and papery before disintegrating back into the soil. Microscopic nematodes control vine weevil and are safe to you, your children, pets and wildlife. Great value for money. Costs less than 10p to treat a large pot. Totally safe to use on food crops such as strawberries. Easy to use- just mix with water and use like liquid feed. Use freely indoors, in patio pots and anywhere in the garden. Nemasys® is supplied as a powder which is added to water & applied directly to the soil with either a watering can or by hose-end feeder. Nemasys® works at soil temperatures above 5°C/40°F and should be applied at least twice a year. Nemasys® is a living, perishable product. Once you receive it, it will keep for up to 2 weeks in the FRIDGE before you must apply it so only order as and when you need it. Nemasys® is available in 2 different pack sizes :- NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Nemasys® Standard Pack - treats 160x12" pots or 15sq.yds open ground - Delivery ASAP £9.99 Large Pack - treats 100 sqm's / 125 sq yds - Delivery ASAP £29.99 Application methods - Nemasys® is supplied as a powder which is mixed with water and applied directly to the soil with a watering can or a hose-end feeder (100sqm pack only) just like a liquid feed. Apply standard packs of vine weevil nematodes with a watering can (fitted with a coarse rose).  Apply large packs of vine weevil nematodes with a watering can (fitted with a coarse rose) or hose-end feeder - particularly useful for larger areas. Haws Rose no.7 Rose - Watering cans need to be fitted with a coarse rose. We recommend using the Haws Rose no.7 as not all roses are suitable. Hose-end feeder - Use for applying large packs of vine weevil nematodes - it can also be used for applying standard and large packs of nematodes for slugs, chafer grubs and leatherjackets. This feeder can also be used for applying plant food, acid plant food and tonic and lawn food. Can be used to apply nematodes to large areas. A quick and easy way to feed plants, shrubs, vegetables, baskets and lawns. Attaches via standard snap fit hose-pipe connector. Features both a rose head and jet spray and an on / off switch for water flow. Click here to view application instructions. NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Coarse Rose Haws Rose no.7 Rose. £3.99 Hose-end Feeder Hose-end feeder. £9.99 Soil Thermometer and Barrier Glue - The nematodes work best at a soil temperature of above 5°c / 40°f - this can be checked with a standard soil thermometer but as a guide you can treat between March and October. Vine Weevil cannot fly so protect pots and hanging baskets by applying barrier glue. Soil Thermometer - Check that the temperature is correct for the application of nematodes with this robust and easy to read soil thermometer. Nemasys® should be applied when the soil temperature is over 5°C. New design means that the thermometer can easily be read in situ. The thermometer is also very useful to check compost temperatures during seed germination and propagation. Over 10 cm long with a 3cm diameter face, makes it very easy to use.. Special Offer - Barrier Glue - Vine Weevil cannot fly so protect pots and hanging baskets by applying sticky barrier glue around the base / rims of pots or to the brackets of your baskets. Special Offer - Buy 2 and get a 3rd FREE! Protects plants from crawling insects. Barrier glue is Non Toxic. A non drying glue. Comes complete with handy applicator. NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Soil Thermometer No more guesswork. £12.50 Barrier Glue Twin Pack Special Offer - Two tubes + a 3rd FREE! £11.99 ® Registered trade mark of Becker Underwood Remember to treat for slugs. Apply Nemaslug® from early spring until late autumn to protect your plants all year long.