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What is eating my bay tree?

saraforcesaraforce Posts: 2
in Problem solving
Does anyone have any idea what this is? I think it may be eating my bay tree

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  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    I forget the name, little buggers. The only cure I know is to look over the leaves for the webs, and squish the contents. Only possible with small trees!
  • AngelicantAngelicant Posts: 130
    I found one of these on my agapanthus yesterday. I didn't have gloves on so removed it with a trowel then dropped it on the gravel then couldn't find it again🙄
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    It's the Tortrix moth, and they will be mainly attacking the new young leaves at this time of year. The tell-tail web they create. On an establish shrub, you can squish them or cut off the leaves. They're unlikely to cause major issues on an establish shrub.
  • saraforcesaraforce Posts: 2
    Thank you, that’s great. I will just leave them. The bay tree is OK. I trimmed a few damaged leaves off. I was just curious really, I’m quite new to gardening and find the little creatures fascinating. 😁 
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