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Caterpillar issue

Aaddsseestarted grow question 4 years ago

hi. I found some leaves eaten and I catch the caterpillar who did it. what can I use to prevent to happen again? thx

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DoDrugs420answered grow question 4 years ago

Neem Oil. ... Pepper and Garlic Mixture. ... Chili Spray. ... Good luck and stay lit growmie.

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The8thChevronanswered grow question 4 years ago

Impale the body of the fallen on toothpicks to serve as a warning! (You're outdoors, there's really not much you can do that won't affect the plant as well. Infest it with good bugs like ladybugs, but that won't stop caterpillars).

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