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Damaged Plants #873496

Asked June 17, 2024, 4:39 PM EDT

Hello, Some of my plants are being damaged. I've attached photos of mint, Shasta Daisy and Lion's Tail Plant which are being destroyed. Can you please tell me what's going on and what I can do about it? Thank you very much, Kate

Ulster County New York

Expert Response

Hi Kate,

It looks like you have Four Lined Bug damage. It looks like they went from one plant to the next.  My recomendation is to cut out the damaged leaves, and apply Neem Oil. The bugs are short live so after applying the Neem oil you shouldn't see much more damage.

Please follow the directions on the Neem Oil bottle.

Michael H

Master Gardener Volunteer

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 17, 2024, 5:19 PM EDT
Thank you Michael!  
I really appreciate your help. 
Bast,
Kate
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Kate Kirilcuk 
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The Question Asker Replied June 17, 2024, 5:57 PM EDT

Hello Kate

It also looks like a fungus problem, which is very common in humid weather that we have been having. 

Here is a good article about helping to control it:

https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/bp/bp-69-w.pdf

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Best

Gary

MGV

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 24, 2024, 9:16 AM EDT

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