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Holes eaten in my Begonias #875268

Asked June 29, 2024, 4:10 PM EDT

Something is eating my Begonia leaves. How do figure what it is and what to do about it? Thanks!!

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

You can inspect the leaves (top and undersides) after dark, as some plant pests only feed at night. This might be due to slugs/snails, beetles, caterpillars, earwigs, grasshoppers, crickets, or katydids. Slugs/snails would be our prime suspect in this case, and the linked page includes management tips if they are the confirmed culprit.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 01, 2024, 10:15 AM EDT

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