Cotswolds Garden - FAQs
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Caterpillars can cause significant damage to rose leaves, sometimes skeletonising them or creating large holes. For small infestations, hand-picking them off and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water is effective. Encourage birds in your garden, as they are natural predators. Biological controls like Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) can be used for widespread outbreaks, but avoid broad-spectrum insecticides that harm beneficial insects.
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