Eggplant Worms Year After Year: Bt & Diatomaceous Earth

3 years: Eggplants ready to pick have holes, worms inside. Neighbors same problem. Wants prevention timing.

Organic Controls

Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis): Powder (Dipel, Green Step, MVP). Dust foliage. Caterpillars eat, die. Organic.
Diatomaceous earth: Fossil diatom powder. Abrasive → dehydration. Dust plants & soil.

Apply at first sign of fruit set. Reapply after rain. Neighbors should coordinate.

Links to Planet Natural & Gardens Alive for products.

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