If you notice leafminer damage on foliage, thoroughly apply Spinosad (Monterey Garden Insect Spray) to all plant surfaces. Once ingested, spinosad stops larvae from feeding and they will die within 24-48 hours. Repeat applicatons 2-3 times throughout the growing season if damage persists.
How do you control leaf miner flies?
Egg stage and larval stage insects can be killed by use of Ovicidal insecticides like neem oil [Azaal 2 mL/L OR Activegold neem oil 2 mL/L OR Neemark 2 mL/L] and translaminar mode of action insecticides like triazophos [Trifos]2 mL/L . This spray also controls the adult flies.
How do you control leaf miners organically?
- Check your transplants for leaf mining damage before planting them out in your vegetable garden.
- Cover plants with floating row covers to keep adults from laying eggs on leaves. …
- Pick off and destroy infested leaves.
