Pansy problems

[Northumbrian]

Pansy roots are infested by tiny white rod like insects. Any hints on identifying and getting rid of them would be much appreciated.

[horseshoes]

I had those in my containers of pansies too! I believe they're Vine weevils - horrible little pests.

[Northumbrian]

Many thanks. I have had experience of vine weevils and these things are much smaller - less than 5mm, white and almost thread thin. They do not seem to be mobile and all the damage is below soil level. he plants are in shallow troughs.

[webbo3]

sounds like they are nematode, they shouldn't cause any problems, see here.

http://nematode.unl.edu/wormgen.htm

and here.

http://www.nemasysinfo.com/nematodes.shtml

http://www.rhs.org.uk...q=nematodes&sa=SEARCH


Dave.