catipillars

[StrawberryMan]

hello group has anybody got any advice about killing catipillars as my brussels have nearly dissapeared all advice will be appreciated

[Capsid]

Caterpillars.

Best defence is to put a fine mesh net over them from the day they are planted out. For now, pick them off and/or spray.

[Two_Sheds]

As Capsid says.

If you use your Search button (make sure you spell it caterpillars) you'll find lots of threads about them.

[chuffa]

A great defence is using caterpillar nematodes similar to the nematodes used to rid slugs and snails. Here are a few suppliers Biowise
Defenders - Safe Effective Natural Biologist Pest Control for Gardeners
Just Green : www.just-green.com : Natural Home and Garden Products - Just Green
Green Gardener - Specialists in Biological control inc Nemaslug Nemasys and ladybirds for controlling slugs, vine weevils, aphids, chafer grubs,leatherjackets plus home composting, wormeries and wildlife products.

[rustylady]

I remember my Dad paying me and my brother sixpence a jamjar for caterpillars collected from the cabbage plants. The best way is to pick them off and either squash or drop into a bucket of salty water, but I do appreciate that this can seem to take forever.