Grubs or what ????

Good morning, all .... I need help please ...

I was repotting some shrubs .... a Grevillea juniperina and a Chilopsis ... and discovered these horrors lurking in the soil ...





Questions ...
* What are they?
* How did they get into the soil? These shrubs were originally potted up at different times and fresh substrata used.
* What damage can they do?
* How do I get rid of them? I completely changed the substrata.

Many thanks in advance.

 

Small C-shaped white grubs? Sounds like vine weevil to me. Try this link:

http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/vineweevil.htm

You need to get some Provado, I think.


Oooops. Just noticed where you are. They might be some exotic pest but my best guess is still vine weevil.

 

I agree with Flinty, Vicky. Looks like Vine Weevil.

 

Provado LoL, is the only thing that I know is suposed to kill them.

Hope they didn't find there way over there via the chilopsis.

I think they do more damage during the winter months over here.
Not desirable by any means, but in summer they grow into adults and just chew leaves.:D

 

Evening Flinty and David.

I'm not disputing what you say but these little horrors are white with grey tails.

How did they get into my pots miles (exagerating of course) apart from each other and with different composts? One plant was bought from here and pete sent me the other and I'm positive he didn't sent me an extra pressie .... :D

I don't think I can get Provado here .... bit third worldish in the area I live ..... :(

 

Just pick out what you find LoL and hope for the best.
Keep a close eye on the plants concerned.

Have you come across these pests before over there?

 

Hi pete

No, I haven't seen these critters before .... only the green rubber monsters that ate t'other half's grape vine last year .... he has a cluster of grapes this year ... must photograph.

 

You can get nematodes aswell if your organic.

 

Oh, Pro ... I know I'm Welsh but can you speak to me in English please ... if not, Portuguese will do nicely, thank you. :rolleyes:

 

LoL

The parent weevils got into your pots by walking there - you've just met their children! Mature weevils are quite slow and can be found at night (and squashed) if you go out after dark with a torch. They particularly like pots and planters because they tend to be warmer and drier than the soil.

 

Thanks for that, Flinty. I shall ask about the Provado.

 

Why didn't you get a really good close-up, Sis, and post it up in Wildlife / What's buzzing.........., too? We love things like that over there. :D

If necessary, I get down on the ground and position the critters so I get good pics. Did you see the pics of the marvellous larvae I found in Florida?

http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11536&page=44

I lay down on the front path and kept moving it to get some good pics. Took over 30.

I hope you get rid of these fellas though, they don't sound like good news. xx