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anybody seen this type of insect before?

Nickcorp187

Active member
I have noticed alot of these catapiler type insects in my buds has any body seen on know what type of insect this is and if it will hurt my buds. to the right of lighter in pic kinda hard to see but enlarge pic its there

 
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Stray

did you notice any holes or squiggly lines in your plant's leaves before chop? how long have they been down now bro? never seen those amongst dry bud before so you must be livid and i feel your pain...a little more info and a closer shot would be beneficial if you can:)
 

Nickcorp187

Active member
No offense but it looks those brown maggot/catapillar things you find when people dont clean and vacuum properly.

Yeah this is from outdoor bud and first year I have ever seen these type of bug I been growing since 1994 outdoor. These catapliers were on lots of the buds. removed a bunch when i was trimming and still were a few in the buds. Didn't hurt the plants at all fucking weird man.
 

kstampy

Member
maybe put something sticky around the stems like tanglefoot so they cant climb up? just a warning i did this and got tanglefoot all over my hands and arms all the time while moving/harvesting my plants...
 

ChunkyToad

New member
maybe put something sticky around the stems like tanglefoot so they cant climb up? just a warning i did this and got tanglefoot all over my hands and arms all the time while moving/harvesting my plants...

Is it cool to put that shit directly on the stem?
 
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el dub

The caterpillars come from eggs laid on leaves by moths that fly onto the plants. The eggs hatch and then the cats eat and shit their way through the flowers, causing buds to mold.

I use azamax sprayed on the outdoor plants periodically throughout the growing season to get rod of this problem. Last year I did nothing, and they really damaged my crop. So far this year, I've found only a couple of cats, post harvest.

lw
 

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Protect Your Garden Naturally

Your garden center offers lots of safe, nontoxic products for use in repelling and eradicating insects, pests and disease that threaten your gardens. Barriers such as netting and row covers protect plants from flying insects as well as from deer and other hungry mammals. Copper tape can be used to protect trees and plants from slugs and snails. Bacillius thuringienses, or B.t., is a bacterium that kills leaf-eating caterpillars by invading their digestive system. B.t. is sold in both powder and liquid forms under a number of trade names including Dipel, Condor and Biotrol. Other bacterial controls available include Milky Spore Disease (Bacillus popillae) for use against Japanese Beetle grubs.

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Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs

Releasing large numbers of Lady Bugs or Praying Mantis into areas of your garden infested with insect pests is lots of fun and can be a very effective means of controlling aphids, mealy bugs, leaf worms, and many other pests. Lady Bugs should be released at night near the base of infested plants where they will seek out and devour insect pests. Praying mantids are voracious predators that will feed on many of the larger insect pests including grubs, beetles, leafhoppers and caterpillars. These beneficial insects are available for sale at garden centers and through mail order.

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Pest Control

Now that our vegetables and flowers are planted and thriving, it’s prime time for the hoards of insect pests and diseases to invade our little piece of paradise. Here are a few tips to help you through this scary attack.

To deter cucumber beetles, try planting a few radish seeds in each hill of cukes. Let it grow alongside the cucumbers all season. The strong smell or taste of the radish seems to keep the beetles away.
Homemade garlic or hot pepper sprays can protect your young seedlings from flea beetles and aphids. To prepare, combine finely chopped garlic and onions (or hot peppers) with water, let it steep for a while, then strain out particles. Spray vulnerable plants often, especially after rainfall. You can also sprinkle ground cayenne or other hot ground pepper directly onto leaves to deter chewing pests. This is most effective in the morning when leaves are moist with dew.
Control powdery mildew and fungi on garden crops by combining one cup of milk with nine cups of water and spray onto affected plants twice a week. Researchers believe the milk has a direct germicidal effect as well as indirectly stimulating the plants to become more resistant. Let us know how it works if you try it.
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Garlic & Pepper Spray

Protect your garden plants from cabbageworms, caterpillars, hornworms, aphids, flea beetles and other chewing/sucking insects by routinely using a natural spray that you can make at home. The spray must be applied regularly, especially after a rainfall. Brew up a batch as follows:

6 cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp dried hot pepper
1 minced onion
tsp pure soap (not detergent)
1 gallon hot water


Blend & let sit for 1 - 2 days. Strain & use as spray. Ground cayenne or red hot pepper can also be sprinkled on the leaves of plants (apply when leaves are slightly damp) to repel chewing insects or added to the planting hole with bone meal or fertilizer to keep squirrels, chipmunks, dogs and other mammals away from your gardens. Be sure to reapply after rain.

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Bad Bugs Keep Out!

Here are some safe and easy steps you can take to reduce insect damage to your garden. To prevent cutworm attacks, place a newspaper or cardboard collar around the stems of tender transplants at the soil surface. Crop rotation and good garden sanitation is essential to repelling squash bugs and cucumber beetles. Heavy mulching can help prevent potato and cucumber beetle larvae from finding the plants. Row covers are another effective barrier against insects, though they may need to be removed to allow pollination to occur. Interplanting crops with aromatic plants like garlic, chives, or marigolds can repel many problem insects. Soap and water, garlic, and hot pepper sprays can easily be prepared at home for use against many pesky garden insects. The best solution to pest problems, however, is maintaining sound garden practices like building healthy soil, rotating crops, and cleaning up your garden at the end of the season.

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Simple, Safe Sprays for Controlling Insect Pests


For some pests like aphids and caterpillars, a strong spray from a garden hose can knock them loose. It’s important to spray the underside of the leaves where most insect pests reside.
Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is a bacterial disease that is safe to humans but wreaks havoc on many caterpillar and larval stage pests including Colorado potato beetle, cabbage looper, and tomato hornworm. It is sold in the form of a soluble powder that is sprayed on the plant surface and is then ingested by the pest. Be sure to use the right type of Bt for the pest you want to control.
Homemade sprays are easy to make and use but must be applied regularly. Mix one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid per ½ gallon of water and spray insect pests directly to kill. It is best to spray plants on cloudy days or in the early evening when they are not in direct sunlight. It’s a good idea to rinse the soap residue off after a couple of hours to reduce leaf damage to sensitive plants. You can prepare garlic and hot pepper sprays to prevent insect pests from munching on plants. Mix several garlic cloves with water and steep overnight. Strain and spray on plants every few days or after rainfall. You can do the same using hot peppers in place of or in addition to the garlic. These bad tasting sprays can also deter small mammals.
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Control of Black Spot & Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects beans, cucumbers, melons, peas, pumpkins, squash and strawberries as well as many fruit trees and roses. Black spot is a fungal disease that produces black spots on the leaves of infected roses. In severe cases, the plant can be defoliated. To remedy these problems, mix 3 Tbs Baking Soda, 2½ Tbs horticultural oil and one gallon of water. Spray the mix onto infected plants. Reapply as often as needed.

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Deer Deterring Tips


Mix one egg per gallon of water and spray on plants. Reapply once a week or after rain.
Tie unused fabric softener sheets onto trees and shrubs or on stakes around plants being bothered by deer. They seem to hate the smell, so buy the brand with the strongest scent and only replace if the scent has faded. Rain does not seem to hinder their effectiveness.
 

Slangheat

Member
The caterpillars come from eggs laid on leaves by moths that fly onto the plants. The eggs hatch and then the cats eat and shit their way through the flowers, causing buds to mold.

I use azamax sprayed on the outdoor plants periodically throughout the growing season to get rod of this problem. Last year I did nothing, and they really damaged my crop. So far this year, I've found only a couple of cats, post harvest.

lw

^^

I used Safer Caterpillar killer with great success this outdoor season. Huge loss last year from the Caterpillars, no damage or loss this year and the moths were seemingly much, much more prevalent this season.
 
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Duh, it's a THC worm! Eat it, it'll get you super high!!

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