Have to identify killer of the marigolds any clues plz help?

somethings is beheading them they are put aroung the edges of my gardens to protect from rabbit eating strawberries and other thing in garden .Whatever it is is teaing them up to. what bird , bug animal would do this? and how do I stop it thanks my exposed stawberry garden and I thank you hahaha

Have to identify killer of the marigolds any clues plz help?
it is most likely earwigs eating them. they will come out at night a chew off every last flower possible. get some earwig bait or get a small container- like a butter one- poke holes in the lid - bury the container in ground (by your marigolds) make it level with the ground. then pour some beer (3/4 full) in it and put lid back on. i know this sounds crazy but it works. the earwigs are attracted to beer they go in there and drown.
Reply:These are DEFINATELY cutworms here..


http://www.gaipm.org/top50/cutworms.html


http://www.american-lawns.com/insects/cu...


I grow marigolds around my vegetables..I have had this happen to me as well..lost alot of veggies as well...
Reply:awww im sorry but it is probably the rabbit that eats off your marigolds. I know marigolds are supposed to ward off rabbits and therefore it is kinda funny that this happens. I have the same problem in my garden. I usually spray the plants in soapy water (dishsoap or mild hand soap will do) and that seems to keep the rabbits from EATING the plants. Of course, you would have to do this after each rain. The rabbits will still be around. I have a small family nesting in the middle of my strawberries now that they are done. Unfortunately, the only definite way to get rid of them is to #1 get some traps and have them removed, #2 get out the shotgun, Hope this helps
Reply:probably earwigs, i went through the same thing...
Reply:Why don't you put bird netting over your strawberries, it will stop rabbits.Heat will kill marigolds or maybe it is the rabbits taking aliking to them?