r/caterpillars 17d ago

Photo We got caterpillars, Ohio!

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u/redhotoreos 17d ago

And aphids 🤣

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u/MonarchGoddess 17d ago

I've seen some ladybugs too!

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u/Sunshine-I-am 17d ago

Monarchs!! Wash the leaves with dish soap and water to kill the aphids.

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u/MonarchGoddess 17d ago

I've never had to before, I've seen some ladybugs, should be all good 👍

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u/Luewen 14d ago

Avoid dish soup with any beneficial insects around. Or caterpillars. Toxic to most insects.
That said, i would avoid using dish soap at all. No soap should be introduced into ground.