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Leafminers Leafminers are the larval stage of a variety of insects. Leafminers do not injure the infested plant, but rather give an unattractive look to the plant. Leafminers can be found in garden foliage as well as the leaves of birches, arborvitae and junipers. These larvae are found throughout North America. | | | Symptoms of Leafminer Damage Leaves will appear to be mottled or blotched, or they will have a zig-zag type of line meandering around the affected leaf. Arborvitae and junipers that turn brownish in the winter also may signify a leafminer problem. Results of Leafminer Infestation Although leafminers are not usually fatal to larger plants, they can be destructive to young plantings and seedlings. If there is enough tunneling and damage to the plant's leaf tissue, the planting may end up dying. The appearance caused by the leafminer makes plants unattractive and if it is an edible plant such as spinach or cale, the plant may be unmarketable, resulting in financial loss for the farmer and frustration and disappointment for the home gardener looking forward to enjoying the vegetables of his labors! Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective insect control products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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