MrStinkyanswered grow question 3 years ago Yeah a net should do you justice - try not to go for one that is too dense though, you dont want it to start acting like a shade on the plant.
For caterpillars, they are more seasonal, left unchecked they can do damage but with vigilance can be taken care of with tweezers and a bucket of water but at some point soon theu will stop appearing as it is getting later in the season.