Target Crops: Flowers, Peas & Tomatoes.
Damage
Leaf miners cause damages such as pale blotches and tunnel on plant leaves as the larvae feed. Leaf miners are the larvae of various insects including beetles, flies and moths. Leaf miners rarely causes serious injury to a plant however, it gives it an unpleasant appearance.
Prevention
Maintain plant health with organic fertilizers and proper watering to allow plants to outgrow and tolerate pest damage.
Keep your soil alive by using compost and other soil amendments. Use floating row covers (Harvest-Guard) to prevent fly stage from laying eggs on leaves.
Pest & Diseases Solution
