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Crape Myrtle insects #876632

Asked July 10, 2024, 10:49 AM EDT

I have an insect that appears to be eating the leaves on my crape myrtle. It may be Japanese Beetles, but I haven’t actually seen an insect on the tree. Any suggestions for treating the tree would be appreciated.

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

We agree that adult Japanese Beetles are a likely culprit, since very few insects chew on Crapemyrtle foliage. They will not cause serious damage to the plant and can be ignored, so treatment is not recommended.

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 10, 2024, 1:21 PM EDT

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