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Thu, Oct 28, 10 at 20:02
| I noticed our large Sweet Broom shrub is looking rather ratty. When I took a closer look, I saw that the entire bush is infested with brown and yellow striped caterpillars that are decimating the plant (see photo). I try to garden organically, but I've never dealt with an infestation like this. Any suggestions for how to deal with this? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Photo of infested bush
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- Posted by countrycarolyn 6-7 nw TN (My Page) on Thu, Oct 28, 10 at 20:37
| This looks like your "cat". http://bugguide.net/node/view/132367 The control of it looks like some recommend Bacillus thuringiensis. Here is another site for you. http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/bugs/sophoraworm.htm I hope that helps you!! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Uresiphita reversalis/ Sophora Worm Moth
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- Posted by raymondo17 z9 Sacramento (My Page) on Sat, Oct 30, 10 at 15:48
| Thanks so much for your help, Carolyn. Looks like some BT is just what the doctor ordered. Have a great Halloween! -Ray |
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