What did this to my sunflower?

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seran72 Bozeman, MT Jul 09, 2012

Does anyone know what caused this? I have seen earwigs and other bugs on it.

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DWMike Oxford, MS(Zone 7a) Jul 10, 2012

I don't know about in your area, but here that's what mine look like when the birds get started on them.

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seran72 Bozeman, MT Jul 11, 2012

Thank you, DWMike. I'm actually sort of new to sunflowers, and after I posted my question, it did occur to me that it was just birds. And, actually, I love birds, so I don't mind sharing a little. :-)

Interestingly, I've noticed that the ear wigs seem to burrow down between the seed pockets. I don't know what they do down there - but their horrifying little tail pinchers hang out and give me the creeps!!!

I've come a long way in learning to live in harmony with the various residents of my garden but some of them still give me the willies and earwigs are one of them.

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biddy52 BROOKFIELD, Australia Jul 23, 2012

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Does anyone know what caused this? I have seen earwigs and other bugs on it.


I googled the problem and there are comments about slugs and snails attacking sunflowers - but they had no photos. Good luck.

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