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Leaf Miner Damage on Vanilla Orchid

Anna's 5-year-old Bourbon Vanilla (3 plants, 10 ft vine) had tunneling damage spreading slowly. Expert: appears to be leaf miner. Adult lays eggs in leaf; larvae tunnel between surfaces, drop to mix to pupate. Insecticides ineffective. Best: remove and discard each affected leaf. Isolate plant.

Vanilla leave

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