Protecting Cabbage From Imported Cabbage Worms In Garden
Gardening notes from Chetwynd offer practical steps to guard cole crops against cabbage butterflies and their larvae. Methods include hand removal, floating row covers, living mulches, companion planting with sunflowers and marigolds, attracting predators, interplanting with herbs, hot pepper spray, Bt dust or spray, and removing plant debris after harvest. Encourage readers to email tips.