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How to Combat Cabbage Moths
jppayal says
I think you want to say cabbage butterfly. There is a difference between butterfly and moth.
In day time when you have whitish butterfly hovering over your plants, it is called a cabbage butterfly, moths are generally active during night.
To control it you can use DERRIS DUST (active ingredient: 5g/kg rotenone) or if you have small area you can cover it with bird netting to act as a physical barrier between plant and cabbage butterfly.
The moth which attack cabbage plants is diamond back moth but the control is same.
FACT: Adult stages are harmless but they lay eggs on the plants which later turn into caterpillar and enjoy your crop
Johhnyquest says
Floating row covers will help. Diatomaceous Earth with Pyrethrin will kill any caterpillers, aphids, whitefly, and many other pests. Diatomaceous Earth will also provide a residual kill, but should be re applied after rain or overhead irrigation. Be sure to follow the label directions on any pesticide organic or not.
frankwiggler says
The best and safe pesticides to use for growing Vegetables are insecticides that are all natural, All natural Organic Pesticides are made from worm castings or "worm poo" -- Please visit www.unclejimswormfarm.com and www.gardenworms.com for their organic pesticides and other gardening products.
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