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three dead caterpillars !

That was fast. The not-so friendly bacteria in Caterpillar Killer work! When I inspected my fuchsia plant this morning, I noticed three dead caterpillars on the underside of the leaves where they were last munching—caught red-handed! They had turned brown in spots, and it looked like their bodies had split open towards the head and [...]

two caterpillars and a slug

I found some (rather cute) critters eating my beautiful fuchsia plant: Two caterpillars and a slug. This was quite discouraging, and simultaneously relieving since now I know, at least, who is eating the pretty leaves. My roommate’s sage plant was attacked by caterpillars a few weeks ago…although our plants are several rooms away from each [...]