Q.Peony Buds Have Holes Bored Into Them
Have never seen this in my peonies before. Not all buds, but the larger buds. Only one of my largest white Peony bush. When I took the photos, I found the culprit – greenish yellowish worm, with gooey guts when I stuck a stick in and killed it!!! So, where there is one, there is more….what can I use to keep them away but not hurt my bush or surrounding good pests?
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I didn't find a worm specific to peonies, but budworms wreak havoc on buds and flowers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-budworms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/budworms-roses.htm