Insect eating my mint. - Ask Extension
I have a well established sweet mint planting. Last year and this year the leaves are chewed on, with no particular pests such as caterpillars evid...
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Insect eating my mint. #874283
Asked June 23, 2024, 12:37 PM EDT
I have a well established sweet mint planting. Last year and this year the leaves are chewed on, with no particular pests such as caterpillars evident. Today as I was pruning and harvesting the mint, I encountered several small beetle-Iike insects in the foliage. What are they, and are they likely to be the insects eating my mint?
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
I do not have the name of your lovely beetle but it is possible they have been snacking on your mint. However, knowing how mint grows, I do not believe there is any danger to your plantings.