allium leaf miner. - Ask Extension
More of a statement than a question. I have a terrible infestation of allium leaf miner on my market garlic crop---100% infestation of those I have ...
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allium leaf miner. #792503
Asked May 24, 2022, 8:11 PM EDT
More of a statement than a question. I have a terrible infestation of allium leaf miner on my market garlic crop---100% infestation of those I have dug (3 large beds) so far. I am in Worcester Co and felt that you might want to compile this information. After growing garlic for farmer's market for 20 years, I may have to give up since it appears that controls may be too costly (Aza-Direct) or too time intensive (covering all beds with Ag 15 before spring emergence of adults.) If I try to grow once more season I will be on guard from early spring, but even with meticulously grubbing out infected plants, planting a mustard cover crop, and practicing rotation of my crops I have an enormous crop loss this year. Hope this helps with tracking the pest invasion.
Worcester County Maryland
Expert Response
Thank you for the information. Since our focus is home gardening, we've forwarded your report to both our vegetable specialist and the ag. agent in your county.
Miri
Miri