Unfortunately, your description sounds like your viburnums are being damaged by the viburnum leaf beetle. This damage is commonly found on arrowwood viburnums because the insect favors its smooth ... AOL: Viburnum leaf beetle is a relatively new pest to Chicagoland gardens.

Understanding the Context

Here’s how to treat an infestation. Viburnum leaf beetle is a relatively new pest to Chicagoland gardens. Here’s how to treat an infestation. TwinCities.com: Invasive viburnum leaf beetle found in Eden Prairie.

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It’s never been seen in Minnesota before. (copy) Invasive viburnum leaf beetle found in Eden Prairie. It’s never been seen in Minnesota before. (copy) Have the leaves of your viburnum shrubs turned to lace? If so, they are likely infested with viburnum leaf beetles, according to Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at the Plant Clinic of The ...

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A new invasive insect pest called the viburnum leaf beetle that causes severe defoliation of viburnum leaves has been reported in Illinois' DuPage and Cook counties, near Chicago. This pest has the ... The Baltimore Sun: Garden Q&A: Best way to control leaf beetles in fall?