What's eating my little bunny fountain grass?

Little Bunny Fountain Grass is a tough, compact cultivar with very few pest problems. Aphids, spider mites, and spittlebugs can occasionally occur, and rust may develop in damp conditions. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid it. Its small size and good vigour mean infestations rarely become serious without intervention.

Colonies on new shoots leaving honeydew and minor distortion of young growth; rarely causes lasting harm. Strong water blast or insecticidal soap spray. Ladybirds and other beneficials typically control populations naturally.

Frothy white 'cuckoo-spit' blobs on stems; feeding nymphs inside can cause slight stem distortion and wilting. Wipe or blast off the foam with water to expose and dislodge nymphs. Rarely causes serious damage; insecticide is seldom warranted.

Pale stippling on blade surfaces; webbing on undersides in dry, hot summers. Spray undersides with water regularly; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil if stippling worsens.