Caterpillars in Our Apple Trees

Since we are an organic farm, and spraying trees doesn't make a lot of sense to us, we use the time tested method of pulling the caterpillars off by hand! It's easy and can be done in short order, if you catch them soon enough. If you don't then BT is our best bet to controlling any caterpillar.
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[@lisav1186]

i concur with your child. Blech!

[@MillGapFarms]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! I'm happy to report, not caterpillars on the trees at all!!! Kevin

[@Sawyersmaple]

Didn’t know your entire farm was certified organic. Cool. Caterpillars in the apple tree, no fun.

[@MillGapFarms]

Thanks for watching Sawyersmaple! And leaving a comment! Kevin

[@Hiddenspringshomestead]

Good lookin chicken treats. What kind of caterpillars are they?

[@MillGapFarms]

Fuzzy ones? The kind that are found on cherry and apple trees. Thankfully they are all gone. I didn't even think of giving them to the chickens. I wanted them off the farm. Next time I'll give that a go. Thanks for watching! Kevin