Walthree
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What could be eating my leaves

Something is eating my leaves on my Broccoli, Blackberry and Raspberry bushes. I checked underneath the leaves but I didn't see anything. I caught a couple of slugs but they have been on the soil. I have not seen any bugs anywhere in my garden so far. If its nothing I should worry about great but if it is, would love recommendations.
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Kisal
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I would say it's either slugs or snails. They tend to make holes in the center of a leaf, while caterpillars tend to eat around the edges of a leaf. There are some insects that will damage the central part of a leaf, but the picture you posted looks like slug or snail damage to me.

Go out at night with a flashlight and look at the leaves of your plants. You will most likely find the culprit then. :)



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