Something is eating my petunias and leaving only the veins of the leaves. . . .what do I treat them for?

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Something is eating my petunias and leaving only the veins of the leaves. . . .what do I treat them for?

asked Feb 5, 2022 by anonymous

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After the sun passes over, mix up 2 tablespoons Dawn & 1 qt water & spray.........get under the leaves..............spray again if you see them or after it rains.

answered Feb 5, 2022 by anonymous

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