Pest identification
What's eating my blue lyme grass?
Aphids
Signs: Sticky honeydew and curled, distorted new shoots; clusters of small soft insects on stems
Control: Blast off with a strong jet of water; apply insecticidal soap spray if colonies persist
Slugs & Snails
Signs: Ragged, irregular holes in young leaf blades, especially after wet weather
Control: Apply iron phosphate slug pellets around the base; use copper tape barriers or set beer traps nearby
Rabbits
Signs: Clean-cut stems at ground level, particularly in spring on new growth
Control: Surround with wire mesh guards (at least 60 cm tall) or use rabbit-repellent sprays
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Blue Lyme Grass pests — FAQ
What is eating my blue lyme grass?
Blue Lyme Grass is largely pest-resistant but aphids and slugs occasionally attack young shoots. Rabbits and deer may graze new growth, and birds occasionally take seeds. Its vigorous, tough nature means serious infestations are rare — good air circulation and avoiding overwatering keep most problems at bay.
How do I get rid of aphids on blue lyme grass?
Sticky honeydew and curled, distorted new shoots; clusters of small soft insects on stems Blast off with a strong jet of water; apply insecticidal soap spray if colonies persist
How do I get rid of slugs & snails on blue lyme grass?
Ragged, irregular holes in young leaf blades, especially after wet weather Apply iron phosphate slug pellets around the base; use copper tape barriers or set beer traps nearby
How do I get rid of rabbits on blue lyme grass?
Clean-cut stems at ground level, particularly in spring on new growth Surround with wire mesh guards (at least 60 cm tall) or use rabbit-repellent sprays