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Subject:  Will a black light work to find caterpillers ?

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Fissssh

Simi valley, ca

I have caterpillars on some plants (not pumpkins)I am using caterpillar killer & garlic barrier ,but i found on computer it said black light will find them , has anyone ever done this with a black light? I just wounder if i could add a black light to arsenal ?

8/18/2010 8:46:51 PM

Gritch

valparaiso, in

I use a black light to find Hornworms. Give it a try. Never hurt.

8/18/2010 9:36:07 PM

Brooks B

Ohio

does a black light make them glow or something?,, first time I have heard of this?,, wonder if it will help in finding SVB eggs ?

8/19/2010 8:14:12 AM

nilbert

Brooks, I think you're supposed to use a disco ball for SVB's. Give it a try.

8/19/2010 10:44:56 AM

LIpumpkin

Long Island,New York

It works, but its really hard to get them to remember to carry the lights so you can see them at night....

8/19/2010 11:14:16 AM

MR. T. (team T)

Nova Scotia

lmao

8/19/2010 11:50:08 AM

Gritch

valparaiso, in

The stripes on the Hornworm glow under black lights. Just like how they find scorpions at night.

8/19/2010 9:36:46 PM

Fissssh

Simi valley, ca

I bought a black light flashlight ,& yes it works to find them ! thanks

8/22/2010 8:06:18 PM

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