Spotting holes in your zinnias is disheartening, especially if you've carefully raised them from seed. If the culprits are nowhere to be seen in the light of day, it can be even more frustrating – and difficult to know what you're dealing with.
The truth is, a number of garden pests can be a burden at night when growing zinnias. Slugs, snails, and earwigs tend to be nocturnal and are often to blame, as well as moths that lay eggs, resulting in caterpillars. On the bright side, a few simple tricks can stop them in their tracks, keeping these beautiful bloomers protected.
