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Posted 3Y ago by @SoigneBlackwood

Something is eating my plant. I had aphids but that’s res...

#BeachRose
Achilles
Achilles
Beach Rose
10” pot
Last watered 3 years ago
@RootedSnowdrop
Birdie
360 XP
3Y ago
@RootedSnowdrop
Check the underside of the leaves, pests love to hide under there. Other than that, could it be a caterpillar of any sort? Or perhaps a slug? (Check the leaves for residue- slugs leave a slime trail!)
@Sassylimey
Sarah
56736 XP
3Y ago
@Sassylimey
Watch for Japanese beetles that looks like they've been munching on your leaves. Those buggers attack over 300 varieties of plants.
@Sassylimey
Sarah
56736 XP
3Y ago
@Sassylimey
Welcome to Greg @SoigneBlackwood happy growing 🌱🌿💛
@SoigneBlackwood
Mary
61 XP
3Y ago
@SoigneBlackwood
@Sassylimey I thought the same. Any ideas on how to keep them away?
@SoigneBlackwood
Mary
61 XP
3Y ago
@SoigneBlackwood
@RootedSnowdrop I didn’t see any evidence of slime.
@Sassylimey
Sarah
56736 XP
3Y ago
@Sassylimey
@SoigneBlackwood I've removed them but hand and crushed them with my foot, also taken and put them in a pail of soapy water.. They are a real nuisance.. Here's an article that may help
https://www.thespruce.com/controlling-adult-japanese-beetles-1402495