Caterpillar

mdjlucan · « **on:** July 18, 2015, 18:57 »

loads of caterpillars on my Brussel sprout leaves but what can you I d then how do I get rid of them

mumofstig · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2015, 19:59 »

Pick them all off and squash them. Next time cover them with fine netting or enviromesh.

mdjlucan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2015, 20:33 »

Will I still get my Brussels thanks

mumofstig · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2015, 21:11 »

If the growing point is still there, then you should.

If they've eaten it away - then no

JoshP · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2015, 21:43 »

Pick them off or spray with thiacloprid

Salmo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2015, 22:04 »

Pick them off or spray with thiacloprid

The Soil Association say avoid using anything containing thiacloprid because it is one of the chemicals implicated in the bee numbers falling.

http://www.soilassociation.org/keepbritainbuzzing/householdpesticidesl

Edited to tidy up link

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