If you wonder about the name of the this annoying garden pest, then it comes from its length. The body of the larva is measured to nearly 1 inch. The interesting thing in this worm is its movement. Inchworm moves by pulling the back of its body forward. You can see it form a little hump in the middle. No matter how funny and charming this creature looks like it is still a dangerous pest to your garden. It can easily destroy fruits and vegetables.
I think we heard enough about these pests and let's see now how to get rid of them effectively. Make sure to follow the instructions here to the letter and don't try to improvise. First of all, you need to fill the reservoir of your hose-end sprayer with insecticide known as Bacillus thuringie. Just 3 tsp. Will be enough for every gallon of water that you plan to release on your plants. The Bt bacterium, which can be found naturally in the soil, is concentrated in the product to fit the needs of gardeners. It is not dangerous to plants, but it can efficiently deal with worm-like pests.
When you have prepared the tank for spraying, make sure to screw the hose end sprayer onto your garden hose. Then just simply adjust the nozzle to shower. Now go over your plants and wet thoroughly, while holding the sprayer at 1 foot over them. Use medium pressure and spray in evening. This way you will avoid sunspots on the plants, as well as fast evaporation. Every three days you should treat your garden with this technique.
To support the method above with a green and natural technique, you will need to plant some specific plants. Make sure to add bird-attracting plants, such as junipers, marigold, witch hazel, sunflower or black-eyed Susan. These are just a few of the choices that you have. Many gardeners in London consider birds a helpful ally in the fight with inchworms. They will surely help you control the future population. In a matter of fact, there are many gardening experts who defend the green and organic way of pest control. You can find many pesticides and insecticides, which contain harmful substances and can harm your soil and plant. Stay away from such unnatural methods.
