Home > Question >

What has caused white, curled margins on my bay leaves?

Our Advice:

This is pest called bay leaf sucker and their feeding has caused this leaf distortion. These white areas of the leaf will usually turn brown and gradually die. Spray the whole plant with Resolva Bug Killer from Westland or Bug Clear Ultra from Scott's. This will kill the insects as they feed, but a second spray may be needed.

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for September

---

How to Propagate Lilies from Bulbils

How to turf a lawn

How to protect against birds

How to make the most of your dahlias

Latest Gardening Videos

---

Why are my pansies and violas wilting?

How do I 'thin' grape bunches?

How to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

When is the best time to prune my bottle brush plant?

Planting a Spring Flowering Container

Moving House and Taking the Garden with You | Garden Ideas | Val Bradley

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Aswan Botanical Garden
Aswan, Egypt

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo, Japan

Medellin Botanical Garden
Medellin, Columbia

Pukekura Park
New Plymouth, New Zealand

Nongnooch Tropical Garden
Pattaya, Thailand