Leaves on young lemon tree curling

[cranberryend]

Hi there, I have noticed some of the leaves on my young lemon tree are curling up, with some scars appearing on them. I've seen some white trails on the leaves as well, just wondering if this is some kind of insect causing the problem, and how I can repel

the insect if so?  Thanks

them?  Thank you

[bergs]

Hi @cranberryend, 

What you have there looks like Citrus Leaf Miner.

It is a moth that lays its eggs on the tree and when they hatch the larvae tunnel into your leaves.

They don't normally kill the tree but make it look unsightly.

Check out this site as it gives you the information you need to treat the problem.

www.bhg.com.au/garden/gardening/how-to-get-rid-citrus-leafminer/

Hope this helps.

Cheers @bergs 🍻

[MitchellMc]

Hi @cranberryend,

It's great to see that one of our resident gardening experts, @bergs, has already pointed you in the right direction.

Here's another excellent resource: Citrus leaf miner control in your garden. It's suggested to use Pest Oil or, if the issue is more severe, Yates 200ml Success Ultra Insect Control.

Let us know how you go and if you have further questions.

Mitchell

[cranberryend]

Thanks so much for that information.  That article is very handy too, much appreciated!

[cranberryend]

Thanks so much for that Mitchell, article was great and I'll start off with trying some of that Pest Oil. Cheers, Anna