These pests cause a variety of damage, including pale blotches and tunnels on plant leaves as the larvae feed. … However, the damage is cosmetic and does not cause serious injury to most plants. Leaf miners cannot bite or harm humans.

Should I remove leaves with leaf miners?

Leaf miner damage is unsightly and, if left untreated, can end up causing serious damage to a plant. Taking steps to rid plants of leaf miners will not only make them look better but will also improve their overall health.

Is it safe to eat leaves with leaf miner?

A: There would be no harm in accidentally eating a leaf miner larva from your spinach leaves. … This is also true of other insects that eat garden plants, such as aphids or caterpillars; you’d simply digest them.