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What animals eat sweet potato leaves?

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Created: 2022-06-25 01:54:13

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Voles (Microtus spp.), ground squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi), and gophers (Thomomys spp.) have a common taste for sweet potato vines.


What is eating my sweet potato leaves?

Sweet potato leaves are often damaged by sweet potato flea beetles (Chaetocnema confinis); however, most damage to the plant occurs from larvae feeding on the roots. Adult beetles are black, about 1/16-inch long and usually hop away when disturbed.

Do rabbits eat sweet potato leaves?

Sweet potato itself isn't a good snack for our bunnies, because it's high in starch and sugar. But, it can be good for underweight rabbits that need to gain weight, under your veterinarian's guidance. And, many rabbits will love eating sweet potato leaves, vines, and skins (in small amounts!).

Will deer eat sweet potato leaves?

Sweet potato vines are usually deer resistant. It is a warm-season plant, and there is plenty of food available for deer to eat during late spring, summer, and early autumn.

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