Caterpillars & Cabbage Moth

Caterpillars feeding on leaf

Caterpillars are the juvenile stage of butterflies and moths and chew into plant tissue.  They commonly feed on foliage, young stems and buds.  They vary in colour and size according to the species and most are great at hiding from hungry predators so they’re not always easy to find. However they have enormous appetites and can devour large sections of a plant very quickly so you’ll certainly see the damage.  Another telltale sign of a caterpillar attack is often you’ll see their droppings left on lower leaves.

Plants Attacked
All plants are vulnerable.

Organic Control Methods for Caterpillars

  • At the first sign of damage spray with Eco-Neem.  Caterpillars will stop feeding after ingesting Eco-Neem (so the damage stops straight away) and then take a couple of days to die.
  • Pick off caterpillars by hand (they like to hide underneath leaves) and feed them to the chooks.
CABBAGE MOTH DECOY (Pack of 6)

CABBAGE MOTH DECOY (Pack of 6)

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DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

Diatomaceous Earth is a silica rich powdered mineral and is 100% natural and non-toxic. It is made from the fossilised remains of freshwater single-c

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DIATOMACEOUS EARTH - POWDER DISPENSER

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH - POWDER DISPENSER

Heavy duty dispenser used to spray Diatomaceous Earth. Is best used for smaller projects requiring a fine spray. For large jobs, use the DIATOM

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DIATOMACEOUS EARTH - SHAKER

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Heavy duty stainless steel shaker used to sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth. Is best used for small to medium proje

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ECO-NEEM 100ml

ECO-NEEM 100ml

Eco-Neem is a registered organic insecticide for the control of a broad range of chewing and sucking insects including: caterpillars, curl grubs, gras

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TREE GUARD - PEST BARRIER

TREE GUARD - PEST BARRIER

A specialized solution designed to offer reliable, natural insect protection for trees without chemicals or harsh residues. It offers an environmental

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FLIT SPRAYER

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Simply attach the tube to a regular water bottle, fill your container, and then screw on to your sprayer and you’re ready to go. Has a highly flexi

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GRO NATURAL DERRIS DUST 500g

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Derris Dust is a natural and effective organic insecticide for gardens made to control insect pests in vegetables and other edible plants. This low-to

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NATURE'S WAY CATERPILLAR KILLER 40g

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Controls Armyworm, cotton bollworm, native budworm (Helicoverpa sp), cabbage moth caterpillars, cabbage white butterfly caterpillars, green looper, li

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