Do I have to report bougainvillea looper?

No. bougainvillea looper is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is bougainvillea looper treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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bougainvillea looper

Disclisioprocta stellata

Symptoms

Large irregular holes and notches in leaves overnight, frass (small black droppings) on leaves and ground below the plant, no caterpillar visible during the day.

Plants affected

bougainvillea

Treatment

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Common questions

How do I recognise bougainvillea looper on bougainvillea?: Large irregular holes and notches in leaves overnight, frass (small black droppings) on leaves and ground below the plant, no caterpillar visible during the day.
Do I have to report bougainvillea looper?: No. bougainvillea looper is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
How is bougainvillea looper treated?: Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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