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Caterpillars
« on: August 27, 2009, 19:47 »
Been looking for an organic control for caterpillars. Thuricide pops up on most searches but is not available in the UK

Any suggestions

By the way I have too large an area to cover with mesh etc

Thanks

Kevin
« Last Edit: August 27, 2009, 20:41 by DD. »

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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 14:21 »
You could try liquid derris but you have to keep applying it as it wears off - my allotment neighbour uses a spray made by Bayer (can't remember the name) but I'm not sure I'd want to eat it as it smells pretty potent!
« Last Edit: October 01, 2009, 10:07 by john »

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Re: Caterpillars
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 16:43 »
Thuricide is a bacterial mixture. Mixed with water and sprayed on the bacteria attack the caterpillars. It is organic. No idea of cost or how effective it is.

Derris liquid is a banned substance due to its links with nervous disorders so you would not want that.

Salt water spray may be an alternative. Never tried it but I understand it knocks caterpillars off.

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Re: Caterpillars
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 17:46 »
Looks as if you can buy it here :)

http://ladybirdplantcare.co.uk/caterpillar.htm

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Re: Caterpillars
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2009, 10:40 »
best method,squash them with ya fingers,takes a long time if there are loads.but no spraying ,better for you/

i cut them in half with my shed keys ,take great enjoyment in it,,hahahaaa
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Re: Caterpillars
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2009, 10:55 »
gardenorganic are stocking a caterpillar nematode pack in this autumns catalogue
if anybody is interested

look here

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Re: Caterpillars
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2009, 11:19 »
Been looking for an organic control for caterpillars. Thuricide pops up on most searches but is not available in the UK

Any suggestions

By the way I have too large an area to cover with mesh etc

Thanks

Kevin
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gardenorganic are stocking a caterpillar nematode pack in this autumns catalogue
if anybody is interested

look here
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liquid cumfrey and manure rotted down smells great just pour on it feeds and keeps of butterflys


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