Cabbage looper

Common Name

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Scientific Name

Trichoplusia ni

Issue

Insect

Causes

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Prevention

Conserve natural enemies such as parasitic wasps and flies. Birds and bats feed on the adults(moths).

Control

Pick caterpillars by hand and destroy them. Use biopesticides such as neem products to control cabbage looper by interfereing with the growth of the young caterpillar.