Viburnum Leaf Beetle Devastating Snowball Bushes

Carrie's snowball bushes have lace-like leaves from insect feeding. Jen suspects viburnum leaf beetle, common in Ohio.

Identification & Control

• Check leaf undersides for larvae/adults.
• Confirm using OSU fact sheet and Ohio Dept. of Agriculture monitoring page.
• Apply labeled insecticides (active ingredients listed on fact sheets) from local garden centers.

Early detection and treatment are key to preventing defoliation.