How can I get rid of catapillers on my plants??

giggles321 | 19:58 Thu 29th Jun 2006 | Home & Garden

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Hi
I have catapillers all over my plant outside in the garden. What would you recommend I should do to get rid of these little fury creatures???
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Lonnie

I think, unless someone can come up with a better method, you'll have to pick them off by hand, any sprays ert that you use, could kill or damage other wild creatures.

Catso

Yukky it may be, but one of the safest and most thorough ways is just to squash them.

Keep a look out for eggs. I inspect very couple of days. Most common butterflies lay in clusters (perhaps � inch across) usually on the underside of leaves. Squash them with finger and thumb (this isn't so yukky!). This will keep your plants caterpillar free without chemicals.

Catso

PS If you want a further deterrent, I've heard of this, but never tried it. And it is really yukky, but completely natual:

Collect the caterpillars and liquidise them. Dilute with water and spray back onto your plants.

And a second, milder deterrent: spray with diluted vinegar.

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Hi
Thanks guys for your replies, much appreciated. Di

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