What eats small holes in mint?

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I put some chicken coop compost around my mint patch this year, and there seems to be small holes being eaten in the mint leaves. What would cause this?

I’m voting to close this question because there isnt enough information. At the very least a phot should have been provided. — Rohit Gupta, Aug 06 '23 at 13:01

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 27 '22 at 05:32

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How big are the holes? Some photos would be useful!

Mint is pretty pest-resistant. Usually, small, uneven holes are from flea beetles, but I've never seen them eat mint, even when nearby plants were infested.

If the holes are larger and circular, like up to a half a centimetre (3/16th of an inch), it could be leaf-cutter bees. They don't eat the mint; they use leaf circles in their dwelling.

answered Jun 27 '22 at 05:32

Jan Steinman

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it's leaving droppings on the ledge behind. – black thumb Jul 11 '22 at 02:27
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That's odd. Mint is very pest-resistant. Some photos of the leaf damage may be useful. – Jan Steinman Jul 11 '22 at 03:10

What eats small holes in mint?

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