disappointed in row covers/will netting work for cabbage moths?
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Comments (4)If you have the wrong row cover, just go down to a fabric store and get some wide tulle. It should come as wide as 108" and probably be white but it'll work. Get enough to double it because it's easier to handle that way. You can tape the edges with something like masking tape to keep it from tearing or make your own bias tape and use that if you sew....See Morebuying row covers
Comments (12)I buy and use nylon tulle, sold at fabric stores. I get them from HOBBY LOBBY. They come in different colors and thightness. They are super light weight and will stay in place, not blocking sun or water.I would just leave some wrinkle on the seedlings. I have heard that the birds, rabbits, rats, ... wouldn't want to mess with it, maybe it feels like a trap for them. But I think some crawlers might get in from an openin and do the damage. Well those are low IQs. lol...See MoreRow covers for summer use
Comments (8)Well like I said, I haven't tried using tulle. I was just giving a suggestion based on old posts. disappointed in row covers/will netting work for cabbage moths? http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg0422501923825.html French Tulle Netting http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg0505305828412.html Help me kill the Flea Beetles eating my Eggplants! http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg0620524021153.html The last two links say that using tulle keeps out flea beetles. Rodney...See MoreHas anyone tried this method to repel cabbage moths in their garden?
Comments (8)Hi little_minnie, You are quite right, and I did have an infestation of both types of caterpillars on my brassica plants last year. I believe there were a greater number of cabbage worms compared to cabbage loopers, though. I could be remembering it wrong, and it may not even matter (for example, a decrease in one population may lead to an increase in the other). An admittedly-lazy search of Google only turned up results of people on forums claiming that the cabbage moths are territorial. Nothing official from sites I would consider a "trustworthy" source of information, such as extension services and university agricultural websites. Regardless, I am still going to try this myself considering little work and potentially large benefit it might serve. My plants were heavily infested last year, so even a decrease in the amount of worms would be nice. A complete absence of them would be ideal, but not realistic. ;) I will post my results when my plants get growing later in the season. Thanks for your comment....See Moremarymilkweed
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