Caterpillars

Identification: Various caterpillar species that chew leaves and flowers.

Symptoms: Large holes in leaves, damaged buds.

Control:

• BTK (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki): Spray to kill caterpillars while sparing beneficial insects.

• Hand Removal: Manually remove caterpillars.

• Predatory Insects: Release trichogramma wasps to parasitize caterpillar eggs.

• Companion Plants: Grow dill or fennel to attract predatory insects.