A method of controlling vine weevil attack on plants in containers, comprises the provision of a barrier extending from the container to a stem of the plant, the barrier being of a material resistant to penetration by adult vine weevil； meeting the container to form a weevil resistant connection； and meeting the stem of the plant to form a weevil resistant connection. Also disclosed is a plant container having a barrier 4 extending inwardly from a rim 2 of the container 1, towards the stem 3 of a plant. The container and container may be a unitary body
