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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comHow do I control large leaf eating worm on my lantana without endangering butterflies? Lots of butterflies are enjoying my lantana, but so has a very large “tomato” worm. I have removed the worm, but would like to know if there is a way I can control this in the future without endangering butterflies and hummingbirds who also stop by on occasion. Is Sevin safe in this application?
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1 Comment To "control large leaf eating worm on lantana"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 08/23/2015 @ 10:45 pm
Neem Oil is an excellent product for the garden.
It works as both an insecticide and fungicide, is safe for people, pets and bees.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-hornworms-control.htm [2]