Voles, mice and raccoons are a few hungry critters that may feed on your potato plants. These animals, however, typically feed on the roots and vegetables in the soil and normally don't bother the tops of the plant.
How do you stop potatoes from being eaten?
A more frugal method of control is to set wireworm traps. Dig several holes, 10cm (4in) deep, then plant half a potato or a chunk of carrot. Backfill the holes with soil and mark their locations with sticks. Before planting your potatoes, dig up the traps and pop any wireworm you find onto a bird table.
What is eating my potatoes in the garden?
Gardeners who grow potatoes in the ground or in raised beds may find themselves facing damage from mice and voles from time to time. These two little critters love to burrow through garden soil in search of potato tubers.
Why are there holes in my potato leaves?
A: Small holes in early summer, in the leaves of any vegetable, are the hallmark of flea beetles. These beetles are about the size of fleas and they hop like fleas, so they usually remain invisible to gardeners. Fortunately, their appetites match their physical size. Flea beetle holes are tiny.
