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what is eating my cannas?
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Posted by
jrzgurl 9 (
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Sat, Sep 24, 11 at 20:18
| Something is hungry...I don't see any culprit, no catepillars, slugs, grasshoppers etc. Any help is appreciated...thx! *x posted on canna forum*
These pix were taken just 2 days ago they look alot worse today. |
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RE: what is eating my cannas?
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probably caterpillars
they love cannas |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| Are there any droppings anywhere? |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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I second caterpillars.
One of the photos shows the edge of a leaf rolled back.
Pull back that section of leaf and I'll bet you find one of the culprits there. |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| Droppings? I've looking @them several times a day picking through the leaves haven't seen any caterpillars. Are they goners. Or is there something I can treat them with? Thx. |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| If you Google "Canna Leaf Rollers" you can find out about this pest. BT is a control specifically for caterpillars but you have to use it often to keep them off. I have the same problem. There is also a disease that affects Cannas, I love them but it's a constant battle to keep them healthy. I have used Sevin dust for them and it works but also have to reapply often to get good results. |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| Grasshopper/Lubbers love cannas too. |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| Droppings or poop. Many times the bug is gone but what he leaves you with, poop, can id who it is. I would douse with Seven. Look down in the soil too. Many times cut worms are sleeping there during the day. Good luck. |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| I spy a rolled up leaf edge in the last pic, you might want to pry that open & check what's inside. The good thing about those caterpillars is that they don't stick around for long - it's only for a short time & then they pupate. |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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- Posted by katkin 9b/10a PSLFl (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 25, 11 at 12:22
| I get rust alot and then they look half dead. When they do that I just cut them to the ground, they look awful anyway and let them grow back. They usually come back healthy and blooming. :o) |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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| I was also thinking landlubber grasshoppers. They have an incredible appetite. I don't think they leave frass (poop). |
RE: what is eating my cannas?
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- Posted by katkin 9b/10a PSLFl (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 1, 11 at 7:41
| I learn something new here every day, like insect poop is frass. Thanks Zackery! :o) |
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