Attack of the Lackey Moth

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  1. all_caterpillared_out!

    all_caterpillared_out! Apprentice Gardener

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    hi,

    My next door neighbours tree has been infested with Lackey Moth Larvae (caterpillars) by the thousand they have killed the tree and have spead all around the garden.

    Does anyone have any knowledge of stopping them from infesting??

    Thanks
     
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    I think with an infestation like that you'll want an insecticide quick! Others may have alternate solutions but I'd get the spray gun out...
     
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