How Do I Stop Bugs From Eating My Plant?

Question

I bought a potted Croton from a local nursery. After getting it home I found leaves with signs of a bug/insect nibbling on them see pics attached). Are these insects/bugs living in the soil. How can I stop it from getting worse?

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Answer 1

It appears more fungal, than insect damage. Usually, this occurs from overwatering.

Make sure that the soil dries down to about 2 or 3 inches between watering, and treat with a fungicide.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-plants.htm