Eaten leaves

Eaten leaves

Question from Leighites
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I planted a newly bought 3 feet high Moroccan Broom in my sunny garden 3 weeks ago and all the leaves have been munched apart from a handful at the top of it. I have been spraying it with insecticide but it doesnt seem to have stopped the munching. Help!
Posted: Tuesday 27th of September 2011 12:55 PM
  • Re: Eaten leaves

    Carol
    rabbits? sheep?
    Replied: Tuesday 27th of September 2011 02:35 PM
  • Re: Eaten leaves

    Kathy N
    Hi, Susie,
    Can you post a photo? Seeing the type of damage would help determine who is munching.
    Kathy C
    Replied: Tuesday 27th of September 2011 05:21 PM
    • Re: Re: Eaten leaves

      Leighites
      I will try to do so but am new at this game! I have a plethora of slugs and snails and also some lily beatle. No chance of sheep etc as encolsed smallish urban garden!
      Replied: Wednesday 28th of September 2011 08:05 AM
    • Re: Re: Eaten leaves

      Leighites
      I have added 2 photos which arent v good! Thank you for being paitent with me!!
      Replied: Wednesday 28th of September 2011 01:26 PM
  • Re: Eaten leaves

    Leighites
    2 not very good photos! All lower leaves and parts of stem eaten and only a handful of munched leaves at top left. Hope this works.
    Replied: Wednesday 28th of September 2011 01:24 PM
  • Re: Eaten leaves

    Leighites
    2 not very good photos! All lower leaves and parts of stem eaten and only a handful of munched leaves at top left. Hope this works.
    Replied: Wednesday 28th of September 2011 01:24 PM
    • Re: Re: Eaten leaves

      Kathy N
      Hi,
      Since most of the lower leaves are gone, that must be a critter - probably rabbit if they are around. The leaves with holes are another culprit - the type made indicative of caterpillars or slugs. I'm inclined to think caterpillar since they are higher up on the plant. Tho, when hungry enough, slugs and snails will climb! :)
      Kathy C
      Replied: Thursday 29th of September 2011 04:39 PM
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