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By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening since 2004

Leafminer Damage
Avoiding or Controlling Leaf Damage from Leafminers

Saturday June 9, 2007
Do your plant leaves look like someone's been doodling on them (and none too artistically)? Leafminers are tiny larva that get inside the leave and feed and tunnel their way through it, leaving a tell tale trail of where they've been. They don't often kill a plant, but they're unwelcome none the less. Here are some tips for avoiding or controlling leafminer damage.

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