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Master Gardener Decision Support Guide

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Insects


The insect you have described is a green fruitworm caterpillar. Caterpillars can be controlled with pesticides such as Bacillus thuringiensis, Orthene, Sevin, or Pyrenone.

For more information see Insect Note,

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Designed by Al Cooke on October 29, 1999.
Contents modified on April 11, 2000.