I have several Brugs in my greenhouse and have never had a problem until this year. I now have small white moths in my plants. They make a sort of webby nest and curl up a leaf, a little green caterpillar emerges and chows down on my plants. Does anyone know what I can do to get rid of these pests?
Thanks
Linda
white moth
Bt is a naturally occurring bacterium and specific for use against caterpillars
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/Insect/05556.html
You should be able to find it a your local nursery. If there are that many you could hand pick the caterpillars before they do much damage.
Neem Oil should work as well. It works by smothering and will kill other insects including beneficial ones. However is not harmful to humans and pets. And pests don't develop a resistance to it.
Thank you Betty. I will stop at the farmers co-op tomorrow.
Wish me luck.
Linda