QuestionsHow to growSummer BeddingFlowersInsect eating violas 0 Vote Up Vote Down Bridin Gunning asked 14 years ago I have pots filled with marigolds and violas. Some insect is eating the buds of the violas, can you suggest a spray to prevent this happening. I keep slug pellets around the edge of the pot. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Snails could be in the plant and feed at night and pellets around the pot are no good. Or it might be small caterpillars.