Leaf Miners

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
JuBabe Midland, TX(Zone 7b) Apr 24, 2005

I had them in some of my petunias last summer. Of course, last years petunia's are long gone. Well, I have Leaf Miners again. What do I need to do to get rid of them?

Post #1423750
Quote
Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Apr 24, 2005

If you can find Avid, it will kill them. A systemic like imidicloprid, orthene or disyston will do the job too. The eggs are laid by a small fly and when they hatch, the worm like larva go into the leaf, between layers, so you need something that can penetrate the leaf to kill them.

Post #1423769
Quote
Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Apr 24, 2005

Forgot to add, if you keep all leaves picked off and burned that have leaf miner trails, you will reduce the population of the adults. I used to get them on columbine and would just cut the whole plant back and burn the leaves.

Post #1423773
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Garden Pests and Diseases Threads

Go to all Garden Pests and Diseases threads
BACK TO TOP