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Mint caterpillars? :(

11 years ago



I bought it from the supermarket and I checked that it didn't have any pests. Nothing seemed out of place, so I brought it home. It was nice and perky for like 3 days. until last night. I entered the room (I had it inside getting it to harden bit by bit) it was all wilted and saggy. I watered it and set it back on the shelf. It got better for a few hours, then after some hours I went back to the room and it was wilted again and getting dark on the leaves. So I took it outside for a closer inspection. When I look closely at a hidden branch I find a tiny neon green caterpillar. The leaves are chewed on, but only the inner part of the leaf. I sprayed some Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap and it died as soon as it touched it. I didn't find anymore caterpillars, but I'm still worried. I love the plant. I'll attach some pics of what the plant looks like and the caterpillar. Will my plant be ok? :(

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