What's eating my succulents?

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by CindyC, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. CindyC

    CindyC Member

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    Hi! Any help you can give me is appreciated. Something is eating/chewing 2 of my succulents. I know one is a chalk rose and don't know the other but has similar leafs. One started with a hole in the middle of the leaf. Now both only have 2-3 leaves left. Any ideas? Seems to happen either at night or in the early morning. I also have an aloe, pencil plant, etc. close by which aren't being touched.

    Thank you!
     
  2. Rosemarie

    Rosemarie Active Member

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    Snails or caterpillar/worms are usually the culprits of holes on my succulents. Hope you catch it in the act!
     
  3. CindyC

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    i have found snail trails in the area recently. do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of them without pesticides?

    thank you!
     
  4. LabTea

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    I hear that putting out beer traps is effective. Snails are attracted to beer so if you put some beer in a shallow dish then they will crawl in and die.
     

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