Saturday, September 10, 2011

Grape Lovin’ Caterpillars

Look down.DSC_2226_6998The water dish was seasoned with insect droppings this morning.

Look up.DSC_2228_7000Grape leaves have been skeletonized.  Note the grey sky?  That’s right – it’s been raining!  Come on October.

Look up further.DSC_2229_7001Ah ha!  Evidence of more damage along with bits of the culprit(s).

Look up still further.DSC_2231_7003There they are – anchor babies on the grapevines.  Now what?  Do I squash them?  Do I leave them for the birds?  Do I spray the vines with some organic treatment?  Are they doing enough damage to warrant any action?  What kind of caterpillars are these anchor babies?

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3 comments:

  1. SueSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I would be doing the squishing thing. Even if they aren't damaging the plant too bad, think of NEXT year's crop. They'll be a LOT more.....

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  2. GlennisSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Squish and spray with insecticidal soap.

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  3. MAYBELLINESeptember 11, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    The little darlings were stomped by my garden Crocs this evening.

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