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title: "What kind of caterpillar is this earwigs and caterpillars seem to be…"
description: "What kind of caterpillar is this earwigs and caterpillars seem to be eating my thyme and sage"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZeoT42HiSkqxFpJbeWSmew"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Shae.132"
published: "2024-06-18T23:29:55.84737Z"
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# What kind of caterpillar is this earwigs and caterpillars seem to be…

_Posted by Shae.132 on 2024-06-18_

What kind of caterpillar is this earwigs and caterpillars seem to be eating my thyme and sage

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## 7 comments

### Plant mom commented on 2024-06-18

THATS Poisonous!!! ☠️

### Plant mom commented on 2024-06-18

Don’t touch I had the same one and I searched it up and it is poisons !

#### Ray replied on 2024-06-19

Yes! The only reasonable thing to do now is pick it up with tweezers with gloves on and yeet it out of existence. Neem oil, peppermint soap, isopropyl alcohol, and water. Spray down the plant and check the soil. Praying for you!

### Plant mom commented on 2024-06-18

It is a Tussock moth caterpillars

### Plant mom commented on 2024-06-18

Tussock moth caterpillars can cause dermatitis in humans if they come into contact with their skin. For some people, it can cause itching, while for others it can cause a rash.

#### Shae.132 replied on 2024-06-19

Oh wow I didn’t now that thank you I will have to tell my grandfather he grabbed it with his hands

### Sunny commented on 2024-06-19

I have two extra long tweezers for just such an occasion. I use them daily to get rid of snails and caterpillars like this one. Good luck.🍀 🪴

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