Get rid moth & cabbage butterfly on our lettuce
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Tilum
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We been growing varieties of lettuce n large pots. & try using nets 2 prevent moth & cabbage butterfly & 2 lays their eggs. on the lettuce. So we don't use nets anymore which it needs more sunlight. We live n Pacifica which is great for lettuce, Squashes, sunglow tomatoes. etc. What natural ingredients we can use ? We do not spray with any chemicals & it all natural.
My husbands says dishwashing soap is not good for lettuce & vegetables. What r ur thought? How 2 get rid of moth & cabbage butterfly to prevent laying their eggs on our lettuce?
Tina lum
tilum@aol.com
I have read several articles that talk about a mixture of hot pepper and water, not so hot as to harm plants two commercial agents bt and been oil there were also suggestions of eggshells in garden and aromatic plants such as lavender surrounding plants... hope that helps.
8 Ways to Get Rid of Caterpillars & Cabbage Moths Organically ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_rjd7dls3c
Don't know how big those containers are but maybe invert a large plastic bowl over your lettuce? or one of those clear storage containers.
I use food-grade diatomaceous earth. I have a manual Puffer that's like a tool that you blow up your bicycle Tire with but I also have a large can salt shaker that I used to. Hundred percent organic and natural but you have to reapply every time it rains. My biggest downfall is I wait too long and then have to catch up with the little buggers