Pest identification
What's eating my forbes' glory of the snow?
Squirrels & mice
Signs: Bulbs excavated and eaten; disturbed soil and missing plants after autumn planting
Control: Lay chicken wire just below the soil surface over planting areas; place sharp grit in the planting hole; interplant with daffodil bulbs as a deterrent
Slugs & snails
Signs: Nibbled or ragged tips on the first emerging leaves and flower stems in late winter or early spring
Control: Apply iron phosphate pellets around emerging clumps; use a grit mulch; hand-pick on mild, wet evenings
Aphids
Signs: Small clusters on flower stems; sticky residue and slight distortion of tender growth
Control: Blast off with water; use insecticidal soap if colonies persist; the short growing season usually means natural predators mop up before serious damage occurs
Keep forbes' glory of the snow pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats glory of the snow — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What eats forbes' glory of the snow — our other guide for the same plant
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common forbes' glory of the snow problems & fixes
- Forbes' Glory of the Snow watering schedule
- Forbes' Glory of the Snow light requirements
- Full forbes' glory of the snow care guide
Forbes' Glory of the Snow pests — FAQ
What is eating my forbes' glory of the snow?
Forbes' Glory of the Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) is a small, early spring bulb with few serious pests. Squirrels and mice dig up bulbs over winter. Slugs nibble newly emerging leaves in late winter. Aphids may occasionally appear on stems. Its naturalising habit and early season mean it escapes most pest pressure as foliage dies back before summer insects peak.
How do I get rid of squirrels & mice on forbes' glory of the snow?
Bulbs excavated and eaten; disturbed soil and missing plants after autumn planting Lay chicken wire just below the soil surface over planting areas; place sharp grit in the planting hole; interplant with daffodil bulbs as a deterrent
How do I get rid of slugs & snails on forbes' glory of the snow?
Nibbled or ragged tips on the first emerging leaves and flower stems in late winter or early spring Apply iron phosphate pellets around emerging clumps; use a grit mulch; hand-pick on mild, wet evenings
How do I get rid of aphids on forbes' glory of the snow?
Small clusters on flower stems; sticky residue and slight distortion of tender growth Blast off with water; use insecticidal soap if colonies persist; the short growing season usually means natural predators mop up before serious damage occurs