There are black caterpillars all over my sunflowers (common wild). What are they and how do I get rid of them?

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There are black caterpillars all over my sunflowers (common wild). What are they and how do I get rid of them?

2007-07-25 14:24:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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I think they are fritillary caterpillars. I'm not 100% because I usually get rid of them before they get big enough to really identify. I don't mind a few, but they are stripping my sunflowers. I just pick them off and/or knock them into a pail of soapy water.

2007-07-25 15:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Go to your local lawn & garden place and they will be able to answer your question and suggest a dust, oil, or general chemical that will stop them.

2007-07-25 14:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by A-List Landscaping 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋