8145 Posted October 8, 2012 Today I just found a large caterpillar like grub who munched on heaps of my salvia leaves. I took him outside to a nearby tree and left him there but I am concern that there may be more What is the best and non human toxic way to get rid od these buggers? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted October 8, 2012 just pick em off. i you just relocate them they'll probably come back, maybe put a moat around your plants, stand the pot on a brick submerged in water? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarterflesh Posted October 8, 2012 feed em to the chooks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted October 8, 2012 I think I had similar caterpillars, and they were absolute devastators. Pick them often, and you'll have it under control. But don't leave them for long, and search really hard - they're good at hiding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Gardener Posted October 8, 2012 yep....chook food. satisfying and doesn't feel as bad as squishing em! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8145 Posted October 10, 2012 I think I had similar caterpillars, and they were absolute devastators. Pick them often, and you'll have it under control. But don't leave them for long, and search really hard - they're good at hiding. Ok I made up my mind. Will pick up some ditel from bunnings. Yep this bugger caused some damage. He was pretty good at staying undercover and it was exactly the same colour as the plant. He remained undetected for a week or so I could't figure out why the leaves were getting blackish and who or what was munching on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heretic Posted October 12, 2012 my local nursery recommended " Confidor " as a safe pesticide if produce is to be eaten . Don't know about caterpillars , but it reduced spider mites [ for a while , anyway ] . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
