What To Do With Cabbage White Caterpillars?

Cabbage white caterpillars, both small and large, can quickly destroy crops like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and rutabagas. They lay hundreds of eggs randomly on the leaves of host plants, which are then hatched into velvety green caterpillars. To control caterpillar damage, one can use handpicking cabbage worms and using netting to stop entry.

To prevent cabbage white butterfly infestation, manage the crop by squashing caterpillars, flicking off eggs, and/or covering the crop. Focus on young seedlings and spray your plants with pesticides every few days, including the underside of the leaves. Repeat this process until no more larvae are found. If the numbers of larvae are too high for hand picking, control may be achieved by spraying with pesticides.

Organic contact insecticides containing natural ingredients can also be used to prevent caterpillars from landing on leaves and laying the eggs. A third way to raise cabbage whites is to place caterpillars on potted ornamental pink cabbage or other suitable nursery plant. One of the best tactics for preventing cabbage worms is to check plants every few days for eggs and caterpillars.

In summary, cabbage white caterpillars can quickly destroy crops like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and rutabagas when present in gardens. To combat these pests, it is essential to use practical methods such as squashing caterpillars, flicking off eggs, and covering the crop.