Holes in Leaves - Visible Insects or Other Pests Described
Leaves have holes in them, and there are visible insects or other pests on the plant. These pests are mollusks. They typically measure 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches in length, but they may be larger. They are brown with soft, unsegmented bodies. They may have shells. They usually feed at night. If your African Violet has this combination of symptoms, it is probably suffering from the following:
Check this possible cause against the symptoms you are seeing. It is accompanied by a full description which will help you determine whether or not it is the cause of the problems your African Violet is experiencing.
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