Help!! What's eating my Rhody's??

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Cheryl_103 Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 6a) Oct 26, 2006

I planted this rhododendron this past spring, and it's been doing very well. But just the last week or two I noticed these brown patches, and the hole in one of next spring's flower buds.

It almost looks like something is eating the outer green part of the leaf and leaving the inner 'skeleton'.

What is it, and how can I stop it immediately?? (I'm in Pgh. PA, zone 6.)

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheryl

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Cheryl_103 Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 6a) Oct 26, 2006

Here's another shot of the same bush.

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Cheryl_103 Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 6a) Oct 26, 2006

And one more shot.

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Magpye NW Qtr, AR(Zone 6a) Oct 26, 2006

Cheryl ..

It appears that there may could be two separate lil boogers .. busily at work on your rhodies!

See .. if this particular thread lends any aid to you. Here > http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/608358/

- Magpye

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jenbrink Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a) Oct 28, 2006

The 3rd photo looks maybe like leaf miners???

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Cheryl_103 Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 6a) Oct 28, 2006

Thank you both for your help.

Further research definitely indicates leafminers, but there are so many diffferent kinds?! I'm gonna try that soapy solution from the thread you posted, Magpye.

I've also contacted & sent pics to my local extension agency, so I'll report back if & when I hear from them.

Why can't the little beasties pick on WEEDS??? :-(

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