Fighting Outdoor Caterpillars

[Bulldog11]

Just wanted to give everybody a heads up. It's a full moon and the caterpillars are starting their breeding cycle. The most effective way to minimize caterpillar damage is to spray during these breeding cycles. BT or Spinosad will do. Good luck everybody.

 

[geologic]

Yep, that's what I use;
and OG Biowar/Cap's Bennies--
which contains both of 'em too...

 

[Seamaiden]

You can also plant trap crops, colored corn varieties seem to work best. :)

I say alternate the Bt with Spinosad, too. And please be careful about the time of day you apply spinosad.

 

[Bulldog11]

The bugs have to eat the Spinosad, so the best time is in the evenings. However, that could effect beneficial insects as well. Wait till the bees go to bed, then spray. I find around 7:30 pm in my area works great for starting to spray. Takes several hours for me.

 

[caregiverken]

Thanks for the reminder!
I don't usually spray for worms this early
but I do spray BioWar weekly any how
I didn't know about the full moon thing so, I'm going to break out the conserve tonight! thanks again

 

[outwest]

The only real problem I have are flea beetles but they're not bad this year. I do have ants in my soil but they don't seem to be bothering anything. Girls got a dose of OG bio war tea today. Better late than never.

outwest

 

[geologic]

I try to keep the ants away--
'cause they farm aphids on the plants...

 

[caregiverken]

Howdy @geologic :)
Hope you're doing well!

 

[caregiverken]

@outwest and @geologic
are you guys on ig?
I miss you guys :)

 

[geologic]

Doin' great,
but I'll get better Heh;
I'm growin' some Franchise Genetics because of you:
Alien Orange Cookies and Alien Starfighters--
Thanx...

[EDIT]
No IG here...

 

[outwest]

@caregiverken no IG here either. Hope all is well.

outwest

 

[caregiverken]

Doin' great,
but I'll get better Heh;
I'm growin' some Franchise Genetics because of you:
Alien Orange Cookies and Alien Starfighters--
Thanx...

[EDIT]
No IG here...

I'll have to start coming in looking here more often then.
Those both sound bomb no doubt you'll find some fire.
Because of me? :) I hope @obsoul33t see's that post :) lmao..I know your growing it because its fire not because of me lol

 

[caregiverken]

@caregiverken no IG here either. Hope all is well.

outwest

It is thanks Bro :) I look for you here then.hope you have a great season

 

[caregiverken]

Sorry about the high jack..
Op.
So, how late in the flowers you guys spray? couple weeks before harvest?

 

[geologic]

Last year I stopped too early;
and had a late infestation--
of a buncha horrible giant things...

 

[Bulldog11]

Sorry about the high jack..
Op.

The more posts made, the more this refreshes in the new posts. This threads purpose was short and sweet, so don't worry about it. :)

As for how late in the season, I like to spray 2 weeks out from harvest. I prefer Spinosad at that point to most BT products, and I spray super light.

 

[caregiverken]

I sprayed strong spinosad alot and late last season.I didn't see any bud worms I did get some bud rot though
on the biggest and best buds of course

 

[Bulldog11]

Any taste from the Spinosad? I can never dectect a taste, but I spray light. I have read that others complain of the taste.

 

[geologic]

I don't like the smell of Bt,
so I use it the first half of "worm" season;
and Spinosad for the last half--
with no noticeable taste/smell...

 

[Seamaiden]

I alternate because I don't want anything to build resistance.