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Bee Balm being Eaten #875152

Asked June 28, 2024, 4:59 PM EDT

Something is eating the leaves of my Bee Balm in tiny bites until the leaves are almost skeleton ove 2 week period. I used some vegetable dust I had and didn’t slow down the damage. I put soapy water mix and leaves getting smaller with some gone. I tried Seven spray and then it rained. I’ll repeat on a dry day. I’m afraid I’ll lose the plant that was growing well since planting this spring. Any suggestions? Thanks.. D

Eaton County Michigan

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