Caterpillar~
Description
There are innumerable different species. So many different shapes, sizes, colours and textures that there is no such thing as ‘your average caterpillar’ and there are altogether certainly too many to have their pictures in a rogues’ gallery.
And not all of them are particularly harmful - yes they will eat through fruit leaves, stems and even roots but one day the very hungry, creepy crawly before you, may become a beautiful Swallowtail.
Treatment and Control
Try picking them off the leaves (they often feed at night so a torch might come in handy!) and removing them to a site where any damage will be less harmful.
If this is not possible then the answer is to spray. For the best results, spray at the first sign of infestation.
Spray with a natural-based pesticide - Sprays based on natural pyrethrins are effective. An example is:
- NATURE’S ANSWER® TO INSECT PESTS
Spray with broad spectrum insecticides - Examples are:
Or look for other products based on permethrin or bifenthrin.
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