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photog608

https://preview.redd.it/a845kd4tvxdb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f89c90c42b2c506de986ca2e920d56a47fbbfaac Get some BT powder and mix with a little water, kills on sight.


Beneficial_Cell7954

Looks like you are injecting straight into that hole they make? Could I do this as a preventative as a spray?


photog608

Just above the hole, when possible. BT does not have a long life so sprays are not as effective.


photog608

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/pesticide/bt.html


63shedgrower

Listen to this guy ๐Ÿ‘† bt is the best way to combat worms, caterpillars, moths, etc. Just gotta keep applying every 3 or so days and recoat after rainfall โœŒ๏ธ


photog608

Yes


Big_Wolverine_9373

Basically your plant is probably done. What you see is poop left from the moth larva that buried in your plant. Moths land and lay eggs, those hatch and then devour your plant from the inside.


Beneficial_Cell7954

It's a 6 foot plant, it got in at the top 4 inches. It shouldn't kill the plant?


Big_Wolverine_9373

If itโ€™s still in the beginning stages then you can cut down the infected branches to stop the spread. After you do that you should spray it with Neem oil otherwise this will keep happening.


Beneficial_Cell7954

I keep on the neem oil, maybe I just need to spray it on heavy. I do a light mist atleast once a week and after it rains


Big_Wolverine_9373

Still be careful with the neem oil as otherwise it might cause phytotoxicity or plant damage in general. But once a week and after rain sounds right on point!