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Help , First off I know marginally less than Zero about gardening, so
be gentle!! I have a bush in the garden which grows against the side
of the house. Small green leaves and sort of yellowy / pale green
edges Leaves about the size of 'privet'?
It has become covered in cotton wool type cobwebs and loads of 1" long
dark grey caterpillars with 2 rows of black spots on them. I pair of
spots per body segment. Hope this is enough info.

Q...what are they and how can I get rid of them? I presume that they
are 'up to no good' ?
Many thanks

Cold it be this - Thaumetopoea processionea ??
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1...13763689pogFac

If so you need to get rid of them asap!
http://www.itg.be/itg/DistanceLearni...denEndenE/52_E
ctoparasitesp8.htm

Why????
It's not exactly difficult to avoid being in contact withcaterpillars
Kay

if it's the above mentioned caterpillar, they cause allergic and respiratory
reactions (their hairs). The army has been called in Belgium to tackle them
with flamethrowers!!!
http://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/02/...y-caterpillar/

Jenny