help with gerber daisies

Question

What is going on when the leaves on Gerber daisies are being cut off at the ground? I do not see anything at all on them or on the ground. What do I need to do to get rid of the problem? I can turn my back and the leaves to the daisies are then being cut off.

Answer 1

You can try neem oil. It's effective against most insect pests. The problem sounds like cutworms, so this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm