Pests - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by behappy906
June 23, 2009
The last 2 summers caterpillers have kept my roses from being beautiful. I have used Sevin dust & spray but nothing seems to help.


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Answer from NGA
June 23, 2009
Caterpillars are best controlled with Bt, a bacterium that acts as a stomach poison against caterpillars. It is sold under the names Dipel and Thuricide in garden centers. Be sure to apply according to label directions.

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