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I thought I would just share something I noticed this year.
My tomato plants are in 3' by 1' planters to which I bolted an adjustable simple frame to attach bamboo canes and support the vines. The frame is made from green treated wood.
As the vines have grown they have tended to lean directly onto this wooden frame in places. I usually struggle very much to find the caterpillars (looking above the droppings for ages to spot them as they blend in so well). But I've found this year, the caterpillars seem to spend their 'inactive' days on and under the wooden frame rather than the on the vines, toms or canes.
When I get in the greenhouse I just look at the frame and the beasties are obvious. I've had hardly any damage and probably disposed of more than a dozen caterpillars.
Bit like a beer trap for slugs perhaps.
My tomato plants are in 3' by 1' planters to which I bolted an adjustable simple frame to attach bamboo canes and support the vines. The frame is made from green treated wood.
As the vines have grown they have tended to lean directly onto this wooden frame in places. I usually struggle very much to find the caterpillars (looking above the droppings for ages to spot them as they blend in so well). But I've found this year, the caterpillars seem to spend their 'inactive' days on and under the wooden frame rather than the on the vines, toms or canes.
When I get in the greenhouse I just look at the frame and the beasties are obvious. I've had hardly any damage and probably disposed of more than a dozen caterpillars.
Bit like a beer trap for slugs perhaps.
Maybe they'l move around when its warmer or they might stay there?
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