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Good idea, but do remember please that the control of the butterflies requires multiple strategies. Here is something else I found recently about their control and management: ua-cam.com/users/shortsJahN8w7zgWQ?feature=share Hope it helps 😊
If you have WASPS around the garden, they will hunt the caterpillars, aphids and other bad guys. Just be careful and do not get on the wasps' way. They are wonderful predators and helpers in the garden!
I have seen one wasp this year (July 2024) so far. Something has gone "wrong" with the insect population this year, many farmers are saying, and from my limited experience it's true. In the previous two years we had wasps absolutely all over some willow which was growing by a shed where we have a bench and sit. They were after the aphids on there - this year, no aphids and no wasps!
YEP spent ages cutting out plastic butterflys end resut found a couple trying to mate with the cut outs try someting else like netting ,or a tennis racquet good practice for the back hand
We tried the decoys recently and they were useless. We actually had more trouble with the cabbage butterflies than we ever had before. We're trying Upland Cress this time.
Thank you for you comment and contributing to the conversation. The decoys should only be used as one method within a much broader strategy. On their own, their impact is minimised. In the video I mention nets and egg shells. Please let me know how the Upland Cress goes, it would be great to add this to the list also.
Thanks for the information. We have had serious issues with the white cabbage butterfly this past year. I will certainly try all your suggestions. I tried to catch them with butterfly nets and they are to fast for me. Thanks again. :)
Thanks Ellara. I hope you have success with these techniques. I would also love for you to share if you find any other ideas for managing this pest in the veggie patch :) Hope it all goes well.
You're welcome! But please remember that it is important to use multiple strategies. On their own, using one thing may not be effective. Happy gardening 🌱🌿
Yep, it does look like that, but they tend not to lay eggs in the same position as others. Also, this strategy on its own, often is not enough - it is just one to use with others. Happy gardening 😄
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you found it useful :) Just remember that these tips in isolation will struggle to control the butterfly - use all of them to give yourself a chance and as a last resort, you may still may need to use nets.
how about a follow up on the success, or not, of deterring the cabbage moth. I tried the fake ones unsuccessfully but perhaps did not use enough as had only one at either end of a two metre row.
Thank you for your comment. I have found the 'fake' moths effective, but not on their own. I always have them in the garden when growing such things as cabbage and broccoli, but I also grow plants that attract the moth. For example Landcress (Barbarea vulgaris) is proven to attract the moth in order to lay their eggs ........ worth trying. Hope this helps :)
Why not just tie a short piece of white sheet (3"x 1") on end of a stick at different levels? The wind can blow this fabric and mimic the fluttering of another white butterfly defending its property.
I have not seen that idea, but worth a try. I would like to hear from yourself or others if this has worked. For me, I have actually reverted to using net as a barrier in out new vegetable garden. Nasturtiums are also a great plan to attract the moths away elsewhere :) This short video is an example: ua-cam.com/users/shortsJahN8w7zgWQ
I just found your video. I have 2 questions about egg shells. What attract the butterflies? 1) Is it the space they provide or the smell (egg white for example) 2) During watering, water will fill the eggshells. Is this an issue? Thanks
Thank you for your questions. My understanding is that it is the colour that attracts the butterflies, and don’t be concerned about the water. Having said this, on their own their effectiveness is minimal, the egg shells are just one additional strategy to use as well as the others - together they are more effective. Sometimes, depending on the conditions, the most effective strategy has been to use of nets. Good luck 😄
@@iCultivate1 Thanks, I think I will use a net. Caterpillars heavily damaged my Broccoli & cabbage. So far, I have hand picked & destroyed them. Neem oil has no effect on them.
On their own, I would agree. But the intention is that this is only one strategy to use in combination with numerous others. Whatever you choose to do, I hope it works, they can absolutely decimate a crop!
I have also observed similar behaviour occasionally - but they are territorial with regards to where they lay their eggs. unfortunately, this doesn't mean you wont get an infestation on a plant. My recommendation is to use as many deterrents as possible - I currently have kale covered with nets for this purpose. happy gardening :)
Good question. They should be cleaned - boiling or microwave is a god option. The reason for this is the potential fro them to carry the Salmonella bacteria which can be quite dangerous. Hope this is helpful :)
Glad you like this and will give it a go. Thank you for the suggestion about aphids ..... they can be a real problem and I will do a video about them soon :) Happy gardening :)
Elmarie Raymer aphids are a sign of to much nitrogen. If you have an infestation definitely trace back your steps to see if you possibly added to much nitrogen. Type in aphids are a sign of into your search bar here on you tube a good video will pop up from Stephan sobkowiak he has a ton of great videos cheers
@@jacquelinemanzano9328 Sounds like a great idea, though our local walmart no longer has a fabric section, and I think it costs a fair bit more in the fabric store. Do you know how many seasons it will survive the sunshine?
@@caseG80 They're a sign of stressed plants, which happens to brassicas in the heat of summer here. They aren't around here when it's cool, nitrogen or no.
They can raise the pH of the soil, so it really depends on the condition of your soil. Usually though, 3 or 4 times a year would suffice. Hope this is helpful 😄
Sorry I was reading your comment in the context of managing soil pH ...... sorry. When using for control of moth, you only need to add more when the old ones are no longer easily visible. Hope that helps 😀
Thank you. The 3rd method worked for me, but I used the white Bread bag Clips and cut them into the shape of a butterfly even with the antennas sticking out :). However, I had trouble getting rid of the aphids. Do you have any advice to tackle this problem? Thanks
Usually a hard washing helps...but i think seven works best for me..i sometimes use neem too bit injust found out the type i bought wasnt cold press doesnt have the ingredient it needs in it..so it explains why it just srunk.and did nothing.
If you can prevent them from laying their eggs, there is no need to kill them. But if they do lay and you get the caterpillars, there are a few safe ways to deal with them, but you do need to visit your local nursery. They will probably have some options, one which includes the treatment with a spray that contains bacteria that kill the caterpillar. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching everyone. Please don't forget to click the subscribe button if you enjoyed the video.
Share the clip around with family & friends if you think they'll enjoy it too. 🌱
Have a great day. 😊
There are butterflies in my garden right now! I'm going to put egg shells in there right away. Thanks!
Good idea, but do remember please that the control of the butterflies requires multiple strategies. Here is something else I found recently about their control and management:
ua-cam.com/users/shortsJahN8w7zgWQ?feature=share
Hope it helps 😊
If you have WASPS around the garden, they will hunt the caterpillars, aphids and other bad guys. Just be careful and do not get on the wasps' way. They are wonderful predators and helpers in the garden!
Sorry about my slow reply. Good suggestion. Encouraging predator insects is always a good idea
I have seen one wasp this year (July 2024) so far. Something has gone "wrong" with the insect population this year, many farmers are saying, and from my limited experience it's true. In the previous two years we had wasps absolutely all over some willow which was growing by a shed where we have a bench and sit. They were after the aphids on there - this year, no aphids and no wasps!
YEP spent ages cutting out plastic butterflys end resut found a couple trying to mate with the cut outs try someting else like netting ,or a tennis racquet good practice for the back hand
I found this very helpful learning cabbage white butterfly.
I am very glad that this was helpful for you! Happy gardening :)
Netting only way I have found to be totally effective
Another way to deter these flutterbies is to stop growing veggies
Have to get some net next time, I was chasing them away yesterday with the water hose ,they really did A job on my cabbages
We tried the decoys recently and they were useless. We actually had more trouble with the cabbage butterflies than we ever had before. We're trying Upland Cress this time.
Thank you for you comment and contributing to the conversation.
The decoys should only be used as one method within a much broader strategy. On their own, their impact is minimised. In the video I mention nets and egg shells.
Please let me know how the Upland Cress goes, it would be great to add this to the list also.
@@iCultivate1 Will do.
Thank you for the advice - excellent
So glad you have found this useful and that it helps to reduce you cabbage moth problem.
Thanks for the information. We have had serious issues with the white cabbage butterfly this past year. I will certainly try all your suggestions. I tried to catch them with butterfly nets and they are to fast for me. Thanks again. :)
Thanks Ellara. I hope you have success with these techniques. I would also love for you to share if you find any other ideas for managing this pest in the veggie patch :)
Hope it all goes well.
Try hitting them with those battery-powered zap-rackets. Hell of a good workout and mental exercise. And so satisfying to see them stop moving.
Very clever, thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome; and thank you for the feedback :)
Happy gardening :)
My husband stings his on fishing wire he tells me it works well
Thank you. So simple.
You're welcome! But please remember that it is important to use multiple strategies. On their own, using one thing may not be effective.
Happy gardening 🌱🌿
Thankyou!!!
Not to sure about how they don’t like each other I sure have been seeing a lot together
Yep, it does look like that, but they tend not to lay eggs in the same position as others. Also, this strategy on its own, often is not enough - it is just one to use with others.
Happy gardening 😄
Great tips, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you found it useful :)
Just remember that these tips in isolation will struggle to control the butterfly - use all of them to give yourself a chance and as a last resort, you may still may need to use nets.
how about a follow up on the success, or not, of deterring the cabbage moth. I tried the fake ones unsuccessfully but perhaps did not use enough as had only one at either end of a two metre row.
Thank you for your comment. I have found the 'fake' moths effective, but not on their own. I always have them in the garden when growing such things as cabbage and broccoli, but I also grow plants that attract the moth. For example Landcress (Barbarea vulgaris) is proven to attract the moth in order to lay their eggs ........ worth trying.
Hope this helps :)
Why not just tie a short piece of white sheet (3"x 1") on end of a stick at different levels? The wind can blow this fabric and mimic the fluttering of another white butterfly defending its property.
I have not seen that idea, but worth a try. I would like to hear from yourself or others if this has worked. For me, I have actually reverted to using net as a barrier in out new vegetable garden. Nasturtiums are also a great plan to attract the moths away elsewhere :) This short video is an example: ua-cam.com/users/shortsJahN8w7zgWQ
Does the egg shell work have a load of them 😀
I just found your video. I have 2 questions about egg shells.
What attract the butterflies? 1) Is it the space they provide or the smell (egg white for example)
2) During watering, water will fill the eggshells. Is this an issue? Thanks
Thank you for your questions. My understanding is that it is the colour that attracts the butterflies, and don’t be concerned about the water.
Having said this, on their own their effectiveness is minimal, the egg shells are just one additional strategy to use as well as the others - together they are more effective. Sometimes, depending on the conditions, the most effective strategy has been to use of nets.
Good luck 😄
@@iCultivate1 Thanks, I think I will use a net. Caterpillars heavily damaged my Broccoli & cabbage. So far, I have hand picked & destroyed them.
Neem oil has no effect on them.
so far everything seems to say artificial mimic butterflies are a complete fail.
On their own, I would agree. But the intention is that this is only one strategy to use in combination with numerous others. Whatever you choose to do, I hope it works, they can absolutely decimate a crop!
Any alternative to the eggshells ?
By far the most effective management is netting, but the other methods often work well when used is combination.
Hope this helps 😄
The teratorial thing dosnt seem right I had 5 or so flying around each other and they still layed eggs
I have also observed similar behaviour occasionally - but they are territorial with regards to where they lay their eggs. unfortunately, this doesn't mean you wont get an infestation on a plant. My recommendation is to use as many deterrents as possible - I currently have kale covered with nets for this purpose.
happy gardening :)
Do you clean the eggshells, or do you put them straight out after using?
Good question. They should be cleaned - boiling or microwave is a god option. The reason for this is the potential fro them to carry the Salmonella bacteria which can be quite dangerous.
Hope this is helpful :)
We call it a Brassica Massacre 😅
I love it! and completely understand your choice of name :}
I will try this for sure. Now how about a good plan to deter those dreaded aphids please?
Glad you like this and will give it a go. Thank you for the suggestion about aphids ..... they can be a real problem and I will do a video about them soon :)
Happy gardening :)
Elmarie, you can go to WalMart and buy Tulle fabric and cover your other veggies with it. It's very inexpensive, around 50 cents per yard.
Elmarie Raymer aphids are a sign of to much nitrogen. If you have an infestation definitely trace back your steps to see if you possibly added to much nitrogen. Type in aphids are a sign of into your search bar here on you tube a good video will pop up from Stephan sobkowiak he has a ton of great videos cheers
@@jacquelinemanzano9328 Sounds like a great idea, though our local walmart no longer has a fabric section, and I think it costs a fair bit more in the fabric store. Do you know how many seasons it will survive the sunshine?
@@caseG80 They're a sign of stressed plants, which happens to brassicas in the heat of summer here. They aren't around here when it's cool, nitrogen or no.
How often should new egg shells be laid down?
They can raise the pH of the soil, so it really depends on the condition of your soil.
Usually though, 3 or 4 times a year would suffice.
Hope this is helpful 😄
Sorry I was reading your comment in the context of managing soil pH ...... sorry.
When using for control of moth, you only need to add more when the old ones are no longer easily visible.
Hope that helps 😀
Thank you. The 3rd method worked for me, but I used the white Bread bag Clips and cut them into the shape of a butterfly even with the antennas sticking out :). However, I had trouble getting rid of the aphids. Do you have any advice to tackle this problem? Thanks
Usually a hard washing helps...but i think seven works best for me..i sometimes use neem too bit injust found out the type i bought wasnt cold press doesnt have the ingredient it needs in it..so it explains why it just srunk.and did nothing.
Big fail did not work in my garden!!
I asked my wife to cut out some white butterflies and she was very rude.
But, but, but.... What about ways to KILL it???
If you can prevent them from laying their eggs, there is no need to kill them. But if they do lay and you get the caterpillars, there are a few safe ways to deal with them, but you do need to visit your local nursery. They will probably have some options, one which includes the treatment with a spray that contains bacteria that kill the caterpillar.
Hope this helps.
Decoys....waste of time! Hopeful schmopeful!!