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title: "New to plants. Any advise on pests?"
description: "New to plants. Any advise on pests?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Meaglinn"
published: "2024-09-07T23:08:15.498478Z"
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# New to plants. Any advise on pests?

_Posted by Meaglinn on 2024-09-07_

New to plants. Any advise on pests?

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## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-09-08

Knock as many of the caterpillars off with spray from a hose. Be sure to get under all of the leaves. Try an insecticidal soap spray.

#### Meaglinn replied on 2024-09-08

Thank you!

### John H. commented on 2024-09-08

Those are beautiful, caterpillar probably

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