Probably spread it by doing so. No worries, there's plenty of treatments that work. Personally I use neem oil
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to control the PM and moth larvae as well as aphids and spider mites. If you go the milk route be sure to use no fat as the fat in milk will smell pretty bad after a few days
Moth larvae can destroy all the buds on a plant. Ever see white or yellowish butterflies fluttering around your garden?
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We call them Cabbage moths and they will lay eggs that will hatch into larvae and eat the flower stems killing the bud which will be drying and turning brown while you're waiting for your plant to finish. And these stelthy bastards
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Will really do a number on your plants. Bt
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Bacillus thuringiensis is good for them as well.
You've got a lot more critters outside then you can imagine and you really need an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system to protect your plants from insects and disease. You need to take some time now before more problems arise. If moth larvae are munching on your flower stems you won't know about it until the flower dries up so NOW is the time to figure out how you'll treat your plants to get them finished.
Jack's Dead Bug
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Pretty much kills most insects including ants but don't want to use it too often. Follow all directions on lables of any and all insecticides but this is a good start on what you might need going forward