Anyone know what this is, it has declared war on my brugs!

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FLSuncoast Sarasota, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2002

The leaves of my brugs are being eaten wholesale here! It took alot of searching but I think I have found what is doing it. Someone told me not to kill them as they will turn into a pretty butterfly or moth. Well, I'm going to have to decide if I want brug or bugs! They are really tearing up my plants. Can anyone tell me what this is, what it will become and how to treat my plants for it? All my brugs are newly potted cuttings or babies I have grown from seed. I have over 70 brug babies right now and I really don't want to have to start over.

Thanks in advance!

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FLSuncoast Sarasota, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2002

This is a shot of the damage this little critter is doing to my brugs.

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toadlily Grandview, TX(Zone 7b) Nov 12, 2002

Don't know what it is, but I bet that Dipel (Bt) would kill them!

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Bugguy Temecula, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2002

I believe this is some sort of micro-moth larva, but I can't be certain. Having critters in your yard is fine, but not at the expense of all of your plants! As toadlily suggested, Bt would probably solve your problem, as it is highly effective against immature insects such as this larva. Physical removal will help get the population down initially before any chemical treatment as well, but a lot of people are hesitant to do this, unfortunately.

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FLSuncoast Sarasota, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2002

Thanks Bugguy and toadlily, I really appreicate the imput as these critters are devestating my brugs. Mike started my garden to attack wildlife but not like this.

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