small weevilly things

[ishmael]

all over my brassicas. what are they? and how do i get shot of them? they are a bit bigger than a flea beelte, dark dull grey, weevilly little faces on them. mostly on my brassicas, but clearly eyeing up my lettuces too. they've absolutely shredded my turnips and summer cabbage.

[nick the grief]

foto would be helpfull. could be anything

[SueA]

Hi Ishmael, they sound a bit small to be weevils if they are not much bigger than flea beetles. Normally the best thing to do with pea/bean/vine weevils is to pick them off & crush them (usually best at night, put something under the plant to catch them as they tend to drop off & play dead), but you sound as though the problem's too big & the insect too small for that. You could try spraying or dusting with Derris liquid or powder which might help.