what is eating my marigolds?

What is eating my marigolds? I just planted and leaves are already stripped.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/09/2012 @ 9:09 am

It could be slugs. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm ^[1]

You can also try spraying the plants with neem oil to prevent other insect pests from munching on them. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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