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You spent time planning and laying out the garden bed; making sure all the plants had the space they needed; where getting enough sunlight and got water what necessary. You are anticipating the harvest, fresh cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts,... keep reading →

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

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.

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.

Place a netting of a white cheese cloth other the plants.