Small black worms eating flowers

Small worms that I also find falling off trees into my pool, very strange looking – not smooth skinned but prickly looking.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/30/2015 @ 2:29 am

More likely a caterpillar then a worm.

Some caterpillars can be eliminated with something like Neem Oil.
Correctly identifying the infestation will make the treatment more effective.

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/tent-worms-control.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm ^[3]

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