Insects on Datura
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Lily Beetle on Datura?
Comments (4)Thanks Karyn, I'd been using neem on my lilies to control the lily beetle, my worry is that these insects have made a cross over as a host plant. They will eat some other plants as an adult but, they lay their eggs on, and larvae only eat, true lilies. They are a major threat to lilies and fritilaria here in New England. I don't even send plants with soil out of the area because I'm afraid to spread this pest!...See MoreBugs on brug and datura
Comments (6)That sounds like the tiny flea beetles that always attack my eggplants. I was told to try a mixture of flour and water and spray it on them. I honestly don't remember if it worked. I finally decided that I was better off not trying to fight them in the yard. I only grow eggplant in the greenhouse now. For some reason they don't bother them in there. Karyn Here is a link that might be useful: bug ID site...See MoreDatura problem
Comments (2)Did you grow this one last year? I get leaves like that On some of my yellows and they seem to do fine. I don't know what your bugs are but if you had aphids they are generally on the undersides of the top leaves and around the buds. You might also notice that there would be a black "soot" like mold on top of the underneath leaves. Try to get a pic of the spot on the stem. Jack...See Moreblistery patches on henbane and datura
Comments (8)There are several different kinds of leaf miners...flies, beetles, moths, and weevils. All are quite tiny, and the adults need only lay their eggs. It is the larvae developing within the leaf tissues that does the damage. To show you how small the insects are, once the larvae complete their metamorphosis, they will emerge from those leaf tissues as an adult. Usually, leaf miner damage is considered cosmetic and isn't attributed to the death of a plant. It does, indeed, sound like yours are becoming infected with a secondary fungal or bacterial disorder. Neem oil is very effective against these pests. Remember, neem has systemic qualities. The feeding larvae making all of those channels will be affected. They will (hopefully) stop chewing their way around the leaves, and also cease development. Also, be sure to treat any new leaves before the critters find them. Neem can be a preventative, too. As always, read and follow the directions on the label....See Morerhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
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