Hi Everyone,

I have a young Oakleaf Hydrangea, and something is eating the leaves. Any recommendations at to an eco-friendly spray?

Pictures can be seen he https://imgur.com/fzZNZJb

I see no aphids or ants, but can't ID whatever is causing the damage.

thanks

On 5/3/2020 1:35 PM, Thomas Kaufman wrote:
Hi Everyone,

I have a young Oakleaf Hydrangea, and something is eating the leaves. Any recommendations at to an eco-friendly spray?

Pictures can be seen he https://imgur.com/fzZNZJb

I see no aphids or ants, but can't ID whatever is causing the damage.

thanks


Spraying only helps if the leaf-eaters are chewing-type insects. If
they are snails or slugs, alternative control methods must be used.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary

On 5/3/2020 3:42 PM, David E. Ross wrote:
On 5/3/2020 1:35 PM, Thomas Kaufman wrote:
Hi Everyone,

I have a young Oakleaf Hydrangea, and something is eating the leaves. Any recommendations at to an eco-friendly spray?

Pictures can be seen he https://imgur.com/fzZNZJb

I see no aphids or ants, but can't ID whatever is causing the damage.

thanks


Spraying only helps if the leaf-eaters are chewing-type insects. If
they are snails or slugs, alternative control methods must be used.


Oops! I meant to add that you must therefore try to identify the
"critters"

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