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Caterpillars



I've had caterpillars on my hybrid teas & need some advice.  At first, I
figured the winter would kill them & I'd start treating them next spring. 
Now someone suggested treating now to kill the eggs.  I've used a systemic
but that won't affect the caterpillars, right?  What's your opinions?

About winter care, I am hoping that cutting back & soil mounding will be
enough.  I may add some type of boughs on top.  Another suggestion was to
open the bottom of a cardboard box & then fill with some type of mulch, but
my husband refuses because it will look tacky (I agree).

Thanks for any suggestions.

Colleen White
SE Alaska 
Zone 7
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