What's eating my treneague chamomile?

Treneague Chamomile, grown as a lawn or mat-forming groundcover, is most troubled by aphids and chafer grubs. Slugs and snails nibble young growth in wet conditions. Because it forms a dense low carpet, good drainage and airflow are the best preventive measures; target pests early before colonies establish.

Sticky honeydew residue on foliage, curled or distorted new growth, ants farming colonies on stems Knock off with a strong water jet; introduce ladybirds or lacewings; use insecticidal soap spray if colony persists

Patchy die-off across the mat as grubs eat roots underground; turf lifts easily in affected spots Apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes to moist soil in late summer; avoid overwatering which favours grubs

Ragged holes in young stems and leaves, especially after rain or overnight Use iron phosphate pellets around the mat edge; hand-pick at dusk; improve drainage to reduce habitat