How to Identify Leaf Miners on Plumeria – Tunneling Trails, Blotches & Leaf Damage Leaf miners are the larval stage of certain moths or flies that burrow between the upper and lower surfaces of plumeria leaves. These hidden feeders chew winding tunnels through leaf tissue, leaving behind light-colored serpentine patterns or blotchy scars that thin […]

How to Treat Leaf Miners in Plumeria – Organic, Biological & Selective Control Leaf miners live and feed inside plumeria leaves, making them difficult to reach with standard sprays. While a few tunnels may be cosmetic, repeated infestations weaken leaves, reduce photosynthesis, and stress young or recovering plumeria. The key to treatment is timing—targeting the […]

How to Prevent Leaf Miners on Plumeria – Seasonal Strategies & Organic Deterrents Leaf miners are internal leaf feeders that tunnel between leaf layers, damaging plumeria foliage in warm seasons. Once they’re inside the leaf, they’re hard to kill—so your best defense is prevention. With careful pruning, targeted neem applications, and some natural pest deterrents, […]