The European Pine Sawfly is another critter creeping around to munch on your plants, specifically seeking out your Mugo pines:
European pine sawfly
As you can see, these guys are tough to see until the damage is being done. The good news is they won’t kill your pine but those needles they eat won’t grow back. If you see them, grab some gloves and pick them off. Try insecticidal soap or, as a last resort try permethrin. Ohio State University offers more information:
- European Pine Sawfly [University of Ohio Extension]
Tags: Pest control, Pests
