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title: "Hey guys! My coleus is being eaten by something that seems to be…"
description: "Hey guys! My coleus is being eaten by something that seems to be leaving these little black droppings? Any advice on how to stop this?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jay"
published: "2023-09-09T20:12:17.818Z"
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# Hey guys! My coleus is being eaten by something that seems to be…

_Publicado por Jay el 2023-09-09_

Hey guys! My coleus is being eaten by something that seems to be leaving these little black droppings? Any advice on how to stop this?

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## 1 comentario

### Sunny comentó el 2023-09-09

It’s likely a caterpillar. Check under every leaf and other nearby plants. Use neem oil in the evening when they usually come out. May require repeated uses once a week.

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