Vine weevils killing mint

[pigletwillie]

In our herb garden we have a few species of mint. As its fairly bombproof I was suprised to see two varieties keel over and die.

After lifting the bottomless pots they were planted in, vine weevils were quickly identified as the culprits. I have never lost mint before and the weevils must have overwintered in the pots.

I didnt know they liked mint!

[rustylady]

My main problem with mint is keeping it contained, in fact I plant in large pots now. Bad luck with the weevils David. I didn't know they liked mint either, they make a beeline (or weevil-line) for my fuchsias.

[peanut]

I've just discovered a load in my potted Wisteria, I had it underplanted with primroses. My way to test for Vine Weevil larvae is to gently pull on the plants.....if they come up in your hands you've been Weeviled!!!!

[roitelet]

I think that I heard somewhere that Vine weevils are more inclined to take up residence in peat based composts than the old John Innes type

[Alison]

The only problem I've had with vine weevils was in my strawberry tub a few years ago, lost a whole load of plants which were just coming into their second year. Treated the compost, emptyied it all out and took it to the tip before giving the tub a good wash. Seem to be avoiding them again now but but am currently grabbing wood.