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    From Thomas Kaufman@21:1/5 to All on Sun May 3 13:35:48 2020
    Hi Everyone,

    I have a young Oakleaf Hydrangea, and something is eating the leaves. Any recommendations at to an eco-friendly spray?

    Pictures can be seen here: https://imgur.com/fzZNZJb

    I see no aphids or ants, but can't ID whatever is causing the damage.

    thanks

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  • From David E. Ross@21:1/5 to Thomas Kaufman on Sun May 3 15:42:49 2020
    On 5/3/2020 1:35 PM, Thomas Kaufman wrote:
    Hi Everyone,

    I have a young Oakleaf Hydrangea, and something is eating the leaves. Any recommendations at to an eco-friendly spray?

    Pictures can be seen here: https://imgur.com/fzZNZJb

    I see no aphids or ants, but can't ID whatever is causing the damage.

    thanks


    Spraying only helps if the leaf-eaters are chewing-type insects. If
    they are snails or slugs, alternative control methods must be used.

    --
    David E. Ross
    Climate: California Mediterranean, see <http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html>
    Gardening diary at <http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary>

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  • From David E. Ross@21:1/5 to David E. Ross on Sun May 3 15:44:43 2020
    On 5/3/2020 3:42 PM, David E. Ross wrote:
    On 5/3/2020 1:35 PM, Thomas Kaufman wrote:
    Hi Everyone,

    I have a young Oakleaf Hydrangea, and something is eating the leaves. Any recommendations at to an eco-friendly spray?

    Pictures can be seen here: https://imgur.com/fzZNZJb

    I see no aphids or ants, but can't ID whatever is causing the damage.

    thanks


    Spraying only helps if the leaf-eaters are chewing-type insects. If
    they are snails or slugs, alternative control methods must be used.


    Oops! I meant to add that you must therefore try to identify the
    "critters">

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    David E. Ross
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    if President Trump had not cut the budgets of the National
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    and Prevention (CDC)? His administration also eliminated the
    Directorate for Global Health and Security and Bio-Defense,
    the agency within the National Security Council tasked to
    provide early warnings about epidemics and pandemics.

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