|
Sat, Aug 6, 11 at 13:13
| Does anyone know what kind of pest bites fronds of young palm plants (1 year old)? The fronds are cut off and left lying, they are not eaten. Could not find any info about it online. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| Kitty-cat? Grass hopper?
|
|
- Posted by tropicalzone7 7 (My Page) on Sat, Aug 6, 11 at 15:17
| I was also thinking a cat. Maybe a rabbit? Some type of small mammal probably. Grasshoppers are another possibility, but they usually make holes, not clean cuts (but they have the appetite of a small mammal for sure!). |
|
| Cut worms are known to do that to vegetable seedlings early in the growing season. I've seen something similar with first season sabal palmettos --eaten off just above the soil level. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Palms & Cycads Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.