[Penny Finn]

I thought I had managed to get rid of the vine weevil in my pots last year but I have just had a dig around and found yet more!  Is there any effective way of getting rid of them without having to dig up the plants which have overwintered.  Fuchsias and some geraniums.  I did buy some stuff last year which had to be watered on but it obviously didn't work too well!
Would be very grateful for advice.  Thank you
Gardening Granny

[muckyboots]

HI penny,I have the same problem,I used provado last year after tipping a potted fuchsia out and finding at least 12 weevil grubs It did seem to work watered on as it said on the box , keeping my fingers crossed for this year!!

[Agatha]

Provado works well.  If you are organic or want to use it on edibles there is also a nemasys biological control.

[Penny Finn]

Thanks for the advice.  I have now found the box and it was Provado I used last year!  Maybe you should keep using it as a precaution - not sure?
I am curious why I should have suddenly for two years running have got these vine weevils when I have never had any problems before?  What makes them suddenly take a liking to a garden I wonder?  Any suggestions.
I have now emptied EVERY pot I own - and there are loads and replanted them with new compost so am hoping I may have got rid of them.
Do you think I should still use the Provado though - just in case.
Gardening Granny

[muckyboots]

HI Penny,I would tho' thats just me (Belt & Braces)

[sunshineband]

You may have inadvertantly imported a vine weevil fat with eggs, or some grubs, via a garden centre  purchase.

Happens sometimes

[Penny Finn]

Hadn't thought of that!  At least the chickens like them so it isn't all bad!

[Auntiemogs]

You may have inadvertantly imported a vine weevil fat with eggs, or some grubs, via a garden centre  purchase.

Happens sometimes

This happened to me last year Sunshine.  No problems for 13 years and then went to move my new heuchera and the top came off in my hand. 
It's certainly taught me a lesson and I shall be fully inspecting any imports in future!