Caterpillar Eggs in Kentucky Garden: Organic BT Control

What You Found

Small eggs with 2-inch “skin” attachment, hatching green caterpillars, foul odor = likely hornworms or other sphinx larvae. Exact ID unnecessary—treatment is the same.

Organic Control: BT (Bacillus thuringiensis)

• Brands: Dipel, MVP (dust or liquid).
• Non-toxic to humans, pets, beneficials.
• Highly effective on caterpillars/hornworms.
• Buy at garden centers or Gardens Alive.

Apply

Dust or spray foliage thoroughly; repeat after rain. Caterpillars stop feeding within hours, die in days.