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Redcedar
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I have what I think is a Snowball Bush (Viburnum Opulus)- it has maple-shaped leaves and white flower clusters the size of snowballs.
Problem: it has been totally decimated by MILLIONS!!!! of 1/4" long black/white/grey grubs. All that's left are the leaf veins and stalks.
Question: anyone know what these grubs are?
They are only attacking this one bush. There are rhododendrons and laurel and english ivy and hydrangea and vine maple all in contact with this shrub but they are all untouched.
Plants: 34 | From: British Columbia | Registered: Feb 2003  |  Seeded: 24.87.163.70
weezie13
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[wayey] [wayey] Hellllllllllllo Redcedar [wayey] [wayey]
How have you been??

I have one of these too, and have had the same problem.... I guess it's going around I've heard,
in mass area's....

Viburnum Leaf Beetle

I know what you're goin' thru!!
It's very frustrating...

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.49.111.30
Redcedar
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Hi Weezie,

I'm well.
Thanks for the info. Bingo!! That's what it is alright. The Viburnum Leaf Beetle.
Plants: 34 | From: British Columbia | Registered: Feb 2003  |  Seeded: 24.87.163.70
   

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