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Old 04-21-2006, 06:35 PM   #1
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Caterpillars Eating Bushes

Here are the culprits that are eating my hibiscus bushes. They are almost 3" long and my neighbor told me that they sting like crazy.



What are they and what do I do?

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Old 04-22-2006, 01:17 AM   #2
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Cut down the Hibiscus.
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Old 04-22-2006, 01:46 AM   #3
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Re: Caterpillars Eating Bushes

Saute onion in butter, with a touch of garlic. Add ground cumin and coriander. Toss in the critters, stir till they quit screaming, enjoy...
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It is a Io Moth Caterpillar DO NOT TOUCH IT.. It does sting..
Adults emerge and fly in late April to May and then again July and August.
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Thanks Always! I looked it up and it's a pretty moth, I don't remember seeing one but I guess that they must be around. BTW the caterpillars are all gone today.

I found this in the yard last night.

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I told you they were good to eat.
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What are they and what do I do?
You need to set a couple of these free in your yard...


But don't go back there for a couple of weeks!
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Seriously though, if you can't get rid of them, you need to call Dale Gribble. He'l know what to do.
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wow lot's of great advice.....
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Tonights pic. Glass snake (actually a lizard). Picked it up during a smoke break.

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You're well on your way to openning your own petting zoo there Teetor!
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