eggplant problem

framer · July 26, 2013

Somthing is happening to my eggplants. Suddenly the leaves have tiny pin holes in them which makes the leaves look like fine lace. I have looked at the leaves, both top & bottom & I can't see any kind of insect. Possibly they do their dasterdly deed at night & then leave during the day. Most of the leaves look like this. The plants are over six feet tall & still setting fruit with a good many blooms still coming on. Does anyone have a clue?
Thanks
framer. zone 8a

shelleybean · July 26, 2013

Flea beetles make tiny little holes like they and they do attack eggplant.

framer · July 26, 2013

Thanks for your reply michele. Can you see them on the leaves & how do I get rid of them?
framer

July 26, 2013	#1
framer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	eggplant problem Somthing is happening to my eggplants. Suddenly the leaves have tiny pin holes in them which makes the leaves look like fine lace. I have looked at the leaves, both top & bottom & I can't see any kind of insect. Possibly they do their dasterdly deed at night & then leave during the day. Most of the leaves look like this. The plants are over six feet tall & still setting fruit with a good many blooms still coming on. Does anyone have a clue? Thanks framer. zone 8a

July 26, 2013	#2
shelleybean Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,648	Flea beetles make tiny little holes like they and they do attack eggplant. __________________ Michele

July 26, 2013	#3
framer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	eggplant problems Thanks for your reply michele. Can you see them on the leaves & how do I get rid of them? framer