Carmen
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Holes in my turnip leaves!! What to do?

All of a sudden (like just appeared this morning) are little holes in all my turnip leaves:( I'm assuming it's a bug..what can I do? Is it too late?

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SPierce
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Carmen wrote:All of a sudden (like just appeared this morning) are little holes in all my turnip leaves:( I'm assuming it's a bug..what can I do? Is it too late?
if they just appeared, I think you might still have it early enough! It sounds like it could potentially be slug or snail damage. When it gets dark, go outside and see if you see any on your plants, then squash them! :D :twisted:

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Little click beetles punch holes in my turnip leaves and lots of other stuff. They are very small black beetles and they jump away if you approach. Look closely.
Diatomaceous Earth powder.

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Francis Barnswallow
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I think I have click beetles (tiny black beetles) and I know I have small snails putting holes in my turnip leaves as well.

And suggestions on how to solve this problem besides "seek and squish"?

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You should also look up Flea Beetle. They hit my Asian greens almost every year.

Eric



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