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QUESTION: How do I get rid of worms that are eating all the host plants I have(dill, parsley) fo butterflies to lay their eggs? I need to do this accordinf to butterfliesetc.com with an organic pesticide without BT? I also have wasps that eat my caterpillars and this red bug that just carries the caterpillars away! Please HELP!

ANSWER: Barbara,

I'm not sure what your question is. I need a little more background information. Could you post a picture of the "worm" that is eating the host plants and the red bug that is taking the caterpillars?

Jack DeAngelis



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QUESTION: I can describe them. One is lime green and walks like an inchworm, the other is blackish with stripes and a red head. The bug is red sits up on 6 black legs about 1/4 inch body. I hope this helps. And thank you!!!!!!!!

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Barbara,

I'm still not sure what these are. Your best bet might be to contact your county Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Go to google.com and search on "your county name"+"your state name"+Master Gardeners. They should be able to help you figure this out.

Jack DeAngelis