Pest identification
What's eating my geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo'?
Vine weevil
Signs: Grubs consume roots causing wilting; adult beetles notch leaf margins at night.
Control: Apply nematodes to moist soil in August; check root crowns when dividing plants in spring.
Slugs and snails
Signs: Holes and ragged edges on leaves, slime trails, most damaging on young growth in spring.
Control: Use ferric phosphate pellets; top-dress with sharp grit; hand-collect slugs after dark.
Aphids
Signs: Soft clustered insects on new growth, with honeydew and sooty mould on affected foliage.
Control: Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap; allow natural predators to control populations.
Keep geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats geranium cantabrigiense — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo' problems & fixes
- Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' watering schedule
- Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' light requirements
- Full geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo' care guide
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' pests — FAQ
What is eating my geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo'?
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' shares the species' excellent pest resistance, aided by aromatic leaves that deter browsers. Vine weevil larvae attacking roots are the primary concern; slugs can graze young foliage in spring, and aphids appear sporadically. Its dense low mat smothers weeds and limits slug habitat.
How do I get rid of vine weevil on geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo'?
Grubs consume roots causing wilting; adult beetles notch leaf margins at night. Apply nematodes to moist soil in August; check root crowns when dividing plants in spring.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo'?
Holes and ragged edges on leaves, slime trails, most damaging on young growth in spring. Use ferric phosphate pellets; top-dress with sharp grit; hand-collect slugs after dark.
How do I get rid of aphids on geranium cantabrigiense 'biokovo'?
Soft clustered insects on new growth, with honeydew and sooty mould on affected foliage. Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap; allow natural predators to control populations.