Shredded Palm Leaves: Human or Animal Damage, Not Insects

Your daughter's plants have shredded, tied leaves. No insects do this. This is human, pet, or wildlife damage.

Immediate Safety Step

• Spray ALL plants thoroughly with STRAIGHT rubbing alcohol
• Kills any hitchhiking pests
• Safe to bring indoors after treatment

Don't Destroy Them!

• Plants are likely fine
• Repeat alcohol spray 2×/week for 1 month
• Covers any eggs that hatch

Investigation

• Cats? (Love shredding strappy leaves)
• Children? (Scissors + imagination)
• Rodents? (Nesting material)
• Send photos to plantlady6@yahoo.com for ID help

The plants are victims, not vectors. Treat, observe, enjoy.