Pest identification
What's eating my white prairie clover?
Aphids
Signs: Soft clusters on flower stems; sticky residue attracting ants and sooty mould
Control: Insecticidal soap spray; hose off colonies; rely on ladybirds and parasitic wasps
Clover weevils
Signs: Scalloped or notched leaf edges from adult beetle feeding; root nodule damage
Control: Beneficial nematodes applied to moist soil; remove adults by hand in small plots
Rabbits
Signs: Seedlings and young stems cut cleanly at ground level; plants disappear overnight
Control: Wire cylinder guards around transplants; repellent granules at garden perimeter
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White Prairie Clover pests — FAQ
What is eating my white prairie clover?
White Prairie Clover is tough and drought-tolerant with few serious pests. Aphids and clover weevils are the most likely visitors, while rabbits can devastate young transplants by cutting stems at soil level. Established plants are generally left alone. Planting through weed-suppressing mulch helps protect seedlings during the vulnerable first season.
How do I get rid of aphids on white prairie clover?
Soft clusters on flower stems; sticky residue attracting ants and sooty mould Insecticidal soap spray; hose off colonies; rely on ladybirds and parasitic wasps
How do I get rid of clover weevils on white prairie clover?
Scalloped or notched leaf edges from adult beetle feeding; root nodule damage Beneficial nematodes applied to moist soil; remove adults by hand in small plots
How do I get rid of rabbits on white prairie clover?
Seedlings and young stems cut cleanly at ground level; plants disappear overnight Wire cylinder guards around transplants; repellent granules at garden perimeter