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Old 26-02-2012, 12:52 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Vine Weevils!

On 26/02/2012 11:19, Martin wrote:
On Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:01:47 +0000,
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On Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:56:48 +0100, wrote:


My wife wants to know what VW larvae look like.


Here's a pic of some people sorting out some VW larvae in their
garden:

http://redoubtreporter.files.wordpre...-tires-web.jpg


I found this site
http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/vineweevil.htm

How do you know that they are VW larvae and not some other larvae?



Usually because they're associated with one of 'their' favourite plants.
Also, VWs are associated with pot culture, although they can be found
in garden soil.

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