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Vine weevil

PoppyLawlerPoppyLawler Posts: 31
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Neighbour found this this chap on a pot containing a begonia from last year which is starting to regrow. Hoping it's not a vine weevil????
any ideas ? 

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  • madpenguinmadpenguin Isle of WightPosts: 2,448
    Looks like one to me.
    Give it a crunch underfoot  >:)
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 48,954
    yes, vine weevil
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • PoppyLawlerPoppyLawler Posts: 31
    Should she dump the begonia and all the soil in case there are grubs in the pot? 
  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 48,954
    Not if there aren't any grubs in it. If there are, tip them out for the birds to eat, and repot using fresh compost. It'll probably be fine.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • PoppyLawlerPoppyLawler Posts: 31
    Fantastic, thank you. 
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