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Leaf Damage by insects?

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  • 29-05-2017 3:36pm
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    briancarr82
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    Hi all, have a beautiful flower in a pot outside the last few months, however in the last 2 weeks have noticed the leaves have been severely eaten. See attachment. How can i prevent this?


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    magicbastarder
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    are you sure it's insects and not slugs?


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    briancarr82
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    have no idea, could be either i suppose, will i just put slug pellets at bottom of stem? no other pots have been effected


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    looksee
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    Earwigs are very partial to dahlias too, though the flowers have not been affected. Is there a snail in the pot on the right hand side? You can usually tell where slugs/snails have been by the trails they leave. Try some beer in a jamjar beside the plant - though not if you have young children!


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    briancarr82
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    have thrown down the slug pellets in all pots so hopefully that solves the issue


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    RebelButtMunch
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    The only thing I've really seen to damage dahlias are snails and slugs.


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