"Andy Burns" wrote in message
o.uk...

David Hill wrote:

I don't know what the fuss is all about, over the years I've had various
of the Hawk moth caterpillars and there has never been any great damage,
they are fascinating creatures and the moths are well worth having around.
Think your self lucky.

I wouldn't mind if they just had a quick nibble and then moved on, but a
nice 18" fuchsia was literally reduced to twigs and caterpillar turds
overnight, it was roaming about looking for seconds.
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"a nice 18" fuchsia" ................ and I think there lies the answer as
to why some get them and some don't. Ours are tough old hardy type. The one
near our neighbours has a 4' height and spread. The one in the front garden,
which we 'prune' with the electric hedge trimmer, has a 7 ft spread and 5 ft
height. It is against the path and people stop to admire it.

But the Hawk Moths give it a miss!!!


Mike


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