Caterpillars

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

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.

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

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