bay laurel bush

[cheerschuck]

I have a bay laurel bush which is being eaten by leaf cutter bees. I have tried various sprays to stop it but they do not work. Has anyone ideas how to help on this one. Thanks

[woofgang]

are you sure it is leafcutter bees? They are solitary creatures and don't do enough damage for it to be a threat to the plant. If it is, please let them be (pun) all species of british bees are at risk from the vallhroa (not sure of spelling) mite and we can't afford to lose any

[cheerschuck]

Not completely sure it is leaf cutter bee but the shape that is being left is what i have found in books. I just wanted to make sure that it doesnt kill off my plant totally

[landscaper2]

Possibly adult vine weevel.

[cheerschuck]

thanks landscaper am going to look into this one, I have two of the bushes and it is only affecting one of them.