Many times in the garden we can find holes in the leaves. We examined them, turned them over, and found nothing. So, we are left with the question of what bug may be eating them.
Here we share a small guide that will allow you to identify the pest that is eating your plants.
The caterpillars are usually quite gluttonous, and from one day to the next we can see how the plant acquires many holes.
To verify that they are the culprits, we turn the sheet over and take a good look. Pay close attention, as some are the same color and are barely visible. It can also happen that the caterpillar is one of those that burrows during the day and that is why we do not see anything.
There will always be some sized black droppings under the leaves where they eat.
You can fight them with:
– Homemade APICHI
– Homemade potassium soap
– neem oil
-Bacillus Thuriengensis
- leafcutter bees
They cut them down to make their nests. If they are responsible for the holes, you will see cuts along the edges of the leaves. They will be almost perfect.
They are not really a danger to the plant, so it is not necessary to fight them.
The bites are similar to those of the caterpillars, but we have the advantage that they leave a silver trail and elongated droppings. If you place attractants, you can easily capture them. You can even put hideouts for them to hide for the day and capture them later.
Here you will find some remedies to combat them.
- potato beetle or similar
These are beetles with a rounded appearance and striking colors. If you turn the page over, you will find round-looking larvae with three pairs of legs.
You can combat them with diatomaceous earth.
If they are responsible for the holes, you will see leaves with many curvy white paths. These are fly larvae that live between the upper and lower sides of the leaves. They are difficult to fight, but here we leave you what you can do.
You will see parts of the leaf with white spots, but if you look closely you will notice that only the green part has been eaten. You will also find small black droppings. Here are some tips to combat it.
It is easy to identify this pest, because when we touch the plant, we see some small bugs that jump and fly like crazy. They are elongated and brightly colored, green or brown, depending on the place. They make small indentations in the blade.
They can be combated with neem oil or potassium soap.
There are spots similar to those of the tomato moth, whitish in color, but they are full of black dots, which are excrement. Turning the page, we will find some elongated bugs.
For thrips, it is best to set blue traps, although you can also consult other methods here.
Weevils are smart. If they see us, they stand on the other side of the branch or leaf they are on, and if they see themselves in danger, they drop to the ground. They also play dead because they keep their legs.
Weevils are complicated to combat, here you will find some tips.
If this is the pest that is eating your leaves, you will see many yellow dots together. Below, you will find some small fabrics, very round eggs and red or yellowish mites.
Here we show you how to fight it.
Do you have other tips to combat pests? Share them in the comments.
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