My Solomans Seal plant is covered in caterpillars which are
busy stripping the leaves to a bare stalk.
The caterpillars are grey coloured with a black head - I think
they are Dark Arches caterpillars.
Should I leave them to feast or take action??
Any advice gratefully received
debs
Sounds like Solomon's Seal sawfly. Soapy water should see them off.
Debs
Nothing would feast on any of my plants >:( >:(
See them off with a squirty thingy bottle and go for it!! ;D
They are definatly Solomons Seal Sawfly see the post I started on Wildlife. There are some pictures on there and apparently the plant will be just as good next year.
Regards
Chriszog
Phew ! thanks for that Chriszog ;D
I was slightly worried...
Perhaps the Koi Carp in the pond may like a feast ;D
Debs
Hi Debs,
Try a little shock therapy, Lay a sheet of plastic under your plants, and then shake the leaves, and the little b*****s will drop off and you can then feed em to your fish. Next year, if you see slow flying jet -black flys around the plants, then squish them, as these are about to lay eggs on your plants.
Brian
Thanks Gardenantics :)
Have not looked at the plant for 2-3 days, so it may not be there now :-\
Will investigate today.
Debs