Pest identification
What's eating my walker's low catmint?
Cats
Signs: Bruised foliage scent attracts cats that roll in and flatten the plant; transplants are especially vulnerable
Control: Protect new plantings with a temporary wire cage; established plants tolerate occasional cat visits and recover quickly
Aphids
Signs: Small green colonies on new shoot tips; leaves curl and secrete honeydew
Control: Dislodge with a water jet; naturally controlled by ladybirds and hoverflies that the flowers attract
Spider mites
Signs: Stippled yellow flecking and fine webbing on leaf undersides in hot, dry conditions
Control: Keep soil consistently moist in summer; spray undersides of leaves with water or diluted neem oil
Keep walker's low catmint pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats raceme catmint — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What eats walker's low catmint — our other guide for the same plant
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common walker's low catmint problems & fixes
- Walker's Low Catmint watering schedule
- Walker's Low Catmint light requirements
- Full walker's low catmint care guide
Walker's Low Catmint pests — FAQ
What is eating my walker's low catmint?
Walker's Low Catmint is very resistant to insects — its aromatic foliage repels most pests. Cats are drawn to it but cause less damage than to true catnip. Aphids and spider mites occasionally appear on tender new growth, especially after the midsummer cutback triggers a flush of soft stems.
How do I get rid of cats on walker's low catmint?
Bruised foliage scent attracts cats that roll in and flatten the plant; transplants are especially vulnerable Protect new plantings with a temporary wire cage; established plants tolerate occasional cat visits and recover quickly
How do I get rid of aphids on walker's low catmint?
Small green colonies on new shoot tips; leaves curl and secrete honeydew Dislodge with a water jet; naturally controlled by ladybirds and hoverflies that the flowers attract
How do I get rid of spider mites on walker's low catmint?
Stippled yellow flecking and fine webbing on leaf undersides in hot, dry conditions Keep soil consistently moist in summer; spray undersides of leaves with water or diluted neem oil