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Q.I Just Got A Yellow Bell From Home Depot And At The Store, I Noticed Some Web Worms On It And Asked What I Should Do And He Mentio

Zone 85383 | Clara2086@aol.con added on September 26, 2021 | Answered

ned something but only thing I got was “oil” I had one of these plants where I used to live and it never had any pests on it, I had it for over 5 years and had to trim it profusely, but other than water and a bit of fertilized for blooming plants, it thrived!

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BushDoctor
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Answered on September 27, 2021

There are a few oils that work, but I would recommend a nifty little bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). It is harmless to you, but will make quick work of the caterpillars.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/tropical-sod-webworm-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/tent-worms-control.htm

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