Pesticides have no place in the home garden; they are designed to eradicate large populations of a specific pest. Treating a single insect, or even a small population, is likely overkill and can pose a health risk to gardeners. There are several ways to eliminate cabbage white butterflies without pesticides. Caterpillars that have hatched from an infested egg can be hand-picked off the plants and destroyed. The cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae) is one of the most common pests that attack crops. The caterpillars of this species are also known as cabbage butterflies or as cabbage worms, but are not worms at all, but rather the immature form of butterflies. Cabbage White caterpillar attacks leaves and soon causes more harm than good in a garden of any size.
Pesticide For Cabbage White Caterpillars
Cabbage white butterfly caterpillars can be a real problem for cabbage plants. They feed on the leaves and roots of cabbage plants, sometimes defoliating the plant entirely. If left unchecked, they can cause the plant to die.
The cabbage white is a butterfly that belongs to the Pieridae family. They are often seen in gardens, parks and other open spaces where plants are grown. The adult butterflies have a wingspan of about 4 inches. The caterpillars feed on cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
The best way to get rid of these pests is with the use of pesticides. There are many different types of pesticides available on the market today that can help you with this task. However, before choosing any product it’s important that you read the instructions carefully so that you know how much to apply and where it should be placed in order for it work properly. Always read labels thoroughly before buying any pesticide product because they will tell you exactly what type of pests they work against as well as how often they need reapplying each month/week etc…
Fortunately, there are pesticides that you can use to control them. The best way to get rid of these pests is to spray them with a pesticide that attacks their nervous system. This will kill them without affecting any other insects in your garden.
Pesticides come in different forms: granules, liquids and dusts. The type you choose depends on what kind of pest you want to remove from your garden and how much space you have available for treating it—granules take up more space than liquids or dusts because they need to be buried into the soil before applying them (dusts are applied directly onto leaves).
The most common pesticides used against cabbage white butterflies are Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) which is a natural bacteria found in soil that kills caterpillars by stopping their ability to digest food properly; Spinosad which is made from fermentation of naturally occurring soil bacteria called Saccharopolyspora spinosa.
List of Pesticide For Cabbage White Caterpillars
- CONTAINS BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES: Spray on roses, vegetables, houseplants, ornamentals, trees, shrubs and flowers right up to the day of harvest.
- KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills aphids, tomato hornworms, green fruitworms and other listed insects.
- PROTECTS YOUR WHOLE GARDEN: Use both indoors and outdoors.
- READY-TO-USE PEST CONTROL: Spray upper and lower leaf surfaces – no mixing required.
- APPLY AS NEEDED: Treat weekly or apply as needed to control infestations (up 10 to times per season).
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Height | 10.33 Inches |
Width | 2.25 Inches |
Length | 4.25 Inches |
Weight | 3 Pounds |
- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on cabbage looper, hornworms, tent caterpillar, gypsy moth, bagworm and many more.
- PROTECTS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SHADE TREES & ORNAMENTALS – Designed for use on broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, eggplant, pepper, melons, tomatoes, cabbage, shade trees and ornamentals.
- DOESN’T HARM BENEFICIAL INSECTS – Kills worms and caterpillar stage insects while causing no harm to birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects, such as honeybees and ladybugs.
- FAST ACTING FORMULA – Must be eaten by worms or caterpillars to be effective. After ingesting, bugs immediately stop feeding and will die within 2-3 days.
- ORGANIC GARDENING – The active ingredient of the product is a natural strain of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, which is a leading insecticide used worldwide. Approved for organic gardening, our product is safe for use around people and pets.
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Height | 12 Inches |
Width | 3 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Weight | 2.33 Pounds |
Release Date | 2021-11-10T00:00:01Z |
- Size: 16 OZ
- Thuricide BT Caterpillar Control concentrate is used by organic gardeners and is made from bacteria that is toxic to listed pests.
- Safe to use on all plants, vegetables and edible crops.
- Very low toxicity to humans and pets.
- For large quantity discount consideration or to request a mixed multi-pack, please message us.
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Height | 6 Inches |
Width | 1.75 Inches |
Length | 4 Inches |
Weight | 0.62 Pounds |
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Release Date | 2019-12-13T00:00:00-05:00 |
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Weight | 0.220462262 Pounds |
Release Date | 2015-08-21T00:00:01Z |