How do I treat leaf miner on hollyhocks?

Most leaves of the hollyhocks have leaf miners, but have not affected the flowers. Flowers are fading quickly now, and wondering when I need to cut the plant back and mulch. When do I cut the hollyhocks back? I think I want to grow a million of these!!

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/09/2012 @ 9:43 am

Neem oil, which is both an organic insecticide and fungicide, sprayed on the plants is also recommended for most problems. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

You can cut them back during your fall cleanup, or now, if the flowers have finished for the season.

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