caterpillars

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by -Paul-, Jun 3, 2012.

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    -Paul- Apprentice Gardener

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    evidently my sunflower leaves are being eaten by tiny caterpillars are there any cures?
     
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    Provado ultimate bug killer spray ... costs under a tenner from B&Q or most garden centres
     
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    Thanks *dim* do you know if it works on snails as well?
     
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    pleasure! ....

    and the only thing that I found that works for snails are the blue slug/snail pellets .... I use Eraza slug and snail killer
     
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