![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Remove caterpillars from soil as they are found.Cultivation can briefly expose the grubs to some predators, such as birds.The adult moths often prefer to lay eggs where there is a dense vegetation cover, and so they occur in the largest numbers in neglected areas or where turf has been dug up to make a vegetable or flower bed.The caterpillars, and associated moths, can be important as a food source for other garden wildlife Encourage predators and other natural enemies of caterpillars, in the garden, such as birds, ladybirds, wasps (social and parasitoid) and ground beetles.Where possible tolerate some damage from these insects, they are part of the biodiversity a healthy garden can support.Malvern Autumn Show - 22–24 September 2023Ĭheck susceptible plants frequently fso action can be taken before a damage has become serious.RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show - 5–10 September 2023.RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show - 18–20 August 2023.RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show - 2–6 August 2023.RHS Flower Show Tatton Park - 19–23 July 2023.RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival - 4–9 July 2023. ![]()
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