What causes holes to appear in leaves?

What causes holes to appear in leaves? What can be done about this?

Asked by duncan on 2nd Mar 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"A variety of insects can cause this, Ants, Bees, caterpillar and a few types of beetles can cause this kind of damage"
Answered on 8th Mar 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"More than likely it will be slugs, baby slugs eat leaves randomly rather than from the edge"
Answered on 2nd Mar 2022 - Member since May 2015 - report
"Usually maim cause is insect-eating etc but can many things such as the weather etc"
Answered on 24th Mar 2022 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"Bug's, insect's, diseases there are many types of reasons that can be the cause of holes in leaves"
Answered on 25th Mar 2022 - Member since May 2017 - report
"Generally, bugs eating them or a fungus."
Answered on 2nd Mar 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
"Leaf miners burrow twisting tunnels across leaves. For both, treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Sucking insects poke tiny holes in leaves and draw the juices out of them. Common sucking insects include"
Answered on 12th Apr 2022 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"Holes are caused by insects with chewing mouthparts, such as caterpillars and beetles.

Try to limit light, aerate the soil (poking holes in it), water less often, and filter the water before applying it to the plant. Also, gently remove the yellowed leaves"
Answered on 30th Mar 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
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