<Jason asked if the tent caterpillars were sprayed with a high bacterial
brew.>
Doc E replied:< Bacteria do not attack and consume the cuticles of
most insects. You need Beauveria, or Entomophagus, another genus of
insect-attacking fungi. If you have put paper or cardboard into your
compost, and have any natural source of these fungi in the organic matter you
add to your compost, these fungi will typically be present.>
All true, but if you want to get caterpillars
quickly, use Bt Bacillus
thurnigiensis. Once ingested, it kills the digestive
system.
Cheers,
Jeff
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