Leaf Miner

Pests Guide

Signs of the Pest

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Whitish trails visible on top sides of leaves

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Microscopic larvae of tiny flying insects

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Adult leafminer is a small black and yellow fly which lays its eggs in the leaf; larvae hatch and feed on leaf interior

Solutions to the Pest

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Remove infected leaves by hand, Check transplants for signs of leafminer damage prior to planting; remove plants from soil immediately after harvest

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Keep garden weed-free

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Remove and destroy infested plants in the fall