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Chewing damage
PestLow impact
General chewing damage from an unidentified pest, leaving holes or missing leaf sections. May be caused by caterpillars, beetles, or other insects. Inspect at dusk to identify the culprit.
Currently in peak season - extra vigilance worthwhile.
Key facts
- Type
- Pest
- Active season
- Apr - Oct
- Peak season
- Jun - Aug
- Vulnerable stages
- Growing · Harvesting
- If confirmed
- Act soon
Signs & symptoms
- -holes in leaves or missing leaf sections
- -missing leaf edges with irregular or ragged edges
- -visible surface feeding damage
Management
Do now
- -Inspect at dusk with a torch to identify the pest
- -Hand-pick any visible insects or caterpillars