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Big green caterpillars stripping leaves and leaving dark droppings; chewed stems near the top of the plant.
Mid to late summer as the moths lay eggs on the foliage.
Jul Aug
Hand-pick them off (easiest at dusk) and drop in soapy water. Bt spray works on a heavy infestation.
Till in fall to disturb pupae, plant dill or basil nearby, and let parasitic wasps do their work.
The same products HomesteadSync recommends in the app for this problem.
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