Q.What Is Nibbling My Young Gardenia Leaves
The young leaves are being nibbled at the edges as they appear. I have tried the usual insecticides and snail bait to no avail. I have inspected the plant at night and have seen nothing. Can you advise please?
Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on October 30, 2011
It could be a wide variety of things, but as you have checked for snails and slugs and have tried insecticide, I would hazard the guess that it may be small rodents, like mice or voles. This article may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm
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