what is attacking my rhubarb leaves?

fritzgarden (7a)

7 years ago

I assume it's Rhubarb curculio .

But I don't know. Is there anything I can spray with that isn't nuclear?

Bt, pyola, something?

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zzackey
7 years ago
is it some kind of bug? No picture. Can you hand pick instead? Any spray will harm beneficial insects and hurt the natural defenses of your plant.
fritzgarden (7a)
Original Author
7 years ago
I assume it's a bug but I haven't caught them at it yet.
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
No one can make a recommendation without seeing a picture or two of the problem, Fritz.

Just show us the damage to the leaves.
fritzgarden (7a)
Original Author
7 years ago
here they are …...
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
7 years ago
Could be snail or slug damage. Check after dark, especially if it has rained or the irrigation has been running.
Lance Lewis
7 years ago
I agree with slug or snails. Especially if you never see any insects actively doing it. Youtube how to control them. You can sprinkle around something but I forget what it is called that will repel them from the base of your plant. They hate copper and I use tall raised beds with treated wood so I hope that repels them for me.
gumby_ct
7 years ago
Most likely it is slugs but you won't be eating the leaves cuz they are toxic.

Go out after sundown with a flashlight to see. I use ammonia + water in a spray bottle.

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