Cabbage Worms

Question

I have just noticed cabbage worms on my cabbage and broccoli, as well as their green eggs. I purchased Bacillus thuringiensis to spray; however, the liquid just seems to bead off of their leaves. Does it come in a powder form, or is their something I can add to help it actually stick to the leaves?

Answer 1

You could try using neem oil, which will stick to the foliage and help with the worm problem. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

This article has some ideas for preventing these pests in the future: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/protecting-your-cabbages-from-cabbage-maggot-cabbageworm-and-cabbage-moth.htm