Hibiscus Orange/Red Larvae: Caterpillars, Hand-Pick or Bt

Tiny orange/red worm-like larvae on hibiscus.

Identification

Butterfly/moth larvae. Eat leaves/flowers. Won't kill plant but stress it.

Control

• Hand-pick with gloves (spines may sting).
• Spray Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) – stops feeding fast, kills in days.
• Spinosad or Neem also work.

Bt or hand-picking easiest.