Caterpillar Control bangalore

Controlling Caterpillar Infestations

Pest Control HS are experts in caterpillar removal. Caterpillars are a common problem across the bangalore and we are experienced in treating caterpillar infestations in both homes and businesses.

Why are caterpillars a pest control problem?

Certain species of caterpillars especially the ‘box tree’ caterpillar eat the leaves of shrubs and bushes in and around garden areas.

Box tree caterpillars are named after what they eat most, ‘Box Trees’. Box Trees are a popular choice in home gardens, public parks and historic landscapes.

Box trees or sometimes called ‘Box Hedges’ are notoriously hardy, this was until the introduction of the ‘Box Heage Caterpillar’.

Box tree moths, which are the post-larvae form of the caterpillar will once hatched fly off to any neighbouring Box Trees and lay their eggs under their leaves. When the eggs hatch young caterpillars will begin feeding on the leaves, pupating, becoming moths and repeating the process.

This life cycle happens multiple times in a year, and in a single life cycle all the green of box hedges can be completely consumed by an infestation of the box tree caterpillar.

What is the best way to get rid of caterpillars?

To treat against caterpillars, you can spray any plants, trees, and shrubs that the caterpillars are eating with either Bonide Thuricide or Dipel Pro. Both products contain a non-toxic bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis that destroys the stomach lining of the caterpillars. This causes the caterpillars to stop feeding immediately and helps prevent further damage to the plant. The caterpillar population will decline rapidly after enough of them have ingested the bacteria.

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