My plants have been getting munched and I wondered what would cause this type of damage?
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Slugs, hornworm or something else?
- Thread starter chillilover
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The holes could be a slug, but the edge eaters are most likely a worm or possibly a beetle.
I'd spray with Spinosad and let it sort it out for you. I like to mix it with a spreader sticker; gives you more bang for your buck.
I'd spray with Spinosad and let it sort it out for you. I like to mix it with a spreader sticker; gives you more bang for your buck.
It's weird I see no slugs or trails. Look at the damage now. Some holes almost look like hail damage but we've had none.
Slugs are nocturnal, but your damage looks like some type of beetle is making a salad snack out of your plants.
Sprayed your plants with anything yet?
Sprayed your plants with anything yet?
No, I can't find many sprays up here and I'm afraid to use anything harmful.
Exact same issues with mine this year. EARWIGS! Kill em all and fast, they caused a small disease outbreak with a few of my plants, thank goodness they only killed three before I found them.