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Q.looks like caterpillars on plant- eating it up

Zone 60526- suburb of chicago | Anonymous added on June 14, 2020 | Answered

Not sure if good insects or should try to get rid of them. They don’T eat other plants

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on June 15, 2020

You should remove as many as possible, then spray with an insecticide such as Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis). These can be organic or synthetic.

Here is an article that will help you to craft your own pesticides: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

This one will help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm

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