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Q.What Is Eating My Leaves?

Zone Lexington, KY | Hershey103 added on May 3, 2023 | Answered

Something is eating (?) my burning bush leaves and no suspects have been spied. Your thoughts? Thanks.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 4, 2023

It is hard to say without catching the creature in the act, but that does resemble black vine weevil damage. In this case, they can be treated a number of ways. My recommendation for them would be beneficial nematodes.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/bugs-on-burning-bush-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/black-vine-weevil-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/nematodes-as-pest-control.htm

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