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something eating foxtail ferns


Question
My foxtail fern is outside for the summer in a terra cotta pot. Although I have sprayed it with Liquid Fence, something is eating the fronds down to stubs. What might it be?  Is my only solution to bring the fern back inside?

Answer
There are numerous pests that could be at fault, but it sounds like Rabbits, they do most their damage at dusk and into the night; go out at night and quietly wait an hour or so (enjoy the night with a glass of wine, LOL) and see what shows up, the damage is always done after dark. Nick  

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