Leek Moth Archives - Growing Magazine

Use Floating Row Cover to Protect Your Leeks, Onions or Garlic Against Leek Moth

January 11, 2019 by Growing Magazine

If you grow your own onions, leeks, and garlic, it is very likely that the Leek Moth causes you trouble and headache every year. All the time and effort you invest in your onion and leek seedlings, planting, and watering them seem to be for nothing when you start dealing with the Leek Moth larvae. … Read more

Learning About Leek Moth

September 26, 2019May 1, 2014 by Growing Magazine

Adult leek moths are speckled brown, white and black with a white spot halfway down the outer wings and measure about 3/8 inch long. They are nocturnal and have approximately a 23-day life span. Northern New York (NNY) agricultural leaders are undertaking outreach and research to inform growers about a pest that likes onions, garlic, … Read more