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title: "Hi everyone! I have a garden in my backyard and noticed I have a…"
description: "Hi everyone! I have a garden in my backyard and noticed I have a consistent problem with caterpillars!! I have tried using Neem oil, soapy water, and ladybugs…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/x8_aVt91R1-MU6xd79uMKQ/4X2G27jGTsu72Ta0Bo3wfg"
community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Carly 🤍"
published: "2024-08-13T18:08:15.883685Z"
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# Hi everyone! I have a garden in my backyard and noticed I have a…

_Posted by Carly 🤍 on 2024-08-13_

Hi everyone!  
I have a garden in my backyard and noticed I have a consistent problem with caterpillars!! I have tried using Neem oil, soapy water, and ladybugs but I’m still having a lot of destruction on my crops. My bell peppers are being torn apart and my tomatoes and basil are barely hanging on. I prefer all-natural solutions but now I’m just interested in any help to get rid of caterpillars. I feel like I have tried everything, does anyone have any recommendations??  
Thank you!!

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2024-08-13

Try a plant cover. They come in a roll of mesh or a fixture in many sizes.

There are plastic covers. They may be too hot this time of year.

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