Can someone identify what this is on my boston pickling cucumber plant
I could use some advice.
I appreciate any enlightenment and encouragement for this situation.
Thanks in advance,
Sarah :-)
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Sheila Conlon on May 17, 2014Oh being this was my first growing season here in FL from CO I had these lines on my Petunia's and found information here it is actually the larve from a moth http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/Helpful Reply
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Bonnie on May 18, 2014Not a fungus, but it is a burrowing larvae. Here is a link that provides help for ridding your cucumbers of pests....http://www.small-farm-permaculture-and-sustainable-living.com/garden_pest_cucumber_bug.htmlHelpful Reply
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Carole on May 18, 2014Looks more like insect damage than fungus. Fungus would be quite different in appearance.Helpful Reply
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Sarah on May 18, 2014Thanks ladies. I want to try natural approaches so now that I know it is bugs I can use a different approach.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 18, 2014It looks like leafminer damage to me.Helpful Reply
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Sarah on May 18, 2014Thanks. I have now learned that from those that commented. Everyone's response is much appreciated.Helpful Reply
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Leslie Long on May 19, 2014I agree with Douglas. Leafminer was my thought. It is not a fungus. You can try insecticidal soap and I have had success with organic NEEM oil also. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Betty on May 19, 2014I have the same thing on my holly hocks.Helpful Reply
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Sarah on May 19, 2014Thanks Leslie. I will try my natural homemade insecticideHelpful Reply
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