Pest identification
What's eating my antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of soft-bodied insects on buds and new shoots; honeydew and leaf curl.
Control: Jet of water; insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; lady beetles, lacewings provide ongoing control.
Caterpillars
Signs: Ragged holes in leaves and petals; flower spikes may be partially grazed.
Control: Handpick in morning; Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) spray to affected areas.
Slugs and snails
Signs: Young transplants chewed off at the base; holes in soft lower leaves after rain.
Control: Iron phosphate bait; gritty mulch around stems; hand-pick at night after rain.
Keep antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats snapdragon — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' problems & fixes
- Antirrhinum majus 'Chantilly Bronze' watering schedule
- Antirrhinum majus 'Chantilly Bronze' light requirements
- Full antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze' care guide
Antirrhinum majus 'Chantilly Bronze' pests — FAQ
What is eating my antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
'Chantilly Bronze' is an open-faced snapdragon that attracts aphids to its soft shoot tips and flower spikes. Caterpillars browse foliage and partially eat flowers. Rabbits will browse snapdragons across gardens and slugs are a seedling threat. Good airflow and prompt deadheading reduce pest build-up throughout the growing season.
How do I get rid of aphids on antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Clusters of soft-bodied insects on buds and new shoots; honeydew and leaf curl. Jet of water; insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; lady beetles, lacewings provide ongoing control.
How do I get rid of caterpillars on antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Ragged holes in leaves and petals; flower spikes may be partially grazed. Handpick in morning; Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) spray to affected areas.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on antirrhinum majus 'chantilly bronze'?
Young transplants chewed off at the base; holes in soft lower leaves after rain. Iron phosphate bait; gritty mulch around stems; hand-pick at night after rain.