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Lauren Bradbury

How to get rid of vine weevils – 5 natural ways to protect your plants from these irritating pests

Leaves damaged by vine weevils.

Every day, it seems as though there’s a new pest threatening to eat our beloved plants and home-grown crops. And if you’re currently struggling with an infestation of beetle-like critters, you’ll want to know how to get rid of vine weevils.

Ironically, nothing ruins a garden idea quite like Mother Nature herself. And while you may focus most of your attention on getting rid of slugs, you also need to be on the lookout for vine weevils. These critters can be found anywhere, but they’re particularly problematic within a container garden as vine weevil larvae hide themselves among the pots and compost.

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