We have an oleander (Telugu: Ganneru, Tamil: Arali/sometimes Kasturi) plant in our backyard. The oleander plant has very thick leaves, which I would assume would take more than a few weeks to rot and disintegrate, ie, recycle.
Every year during spring time, we have an unusual problem. We have to watch over the plant carefully every two days. Or otherwise, it would be completely flattened by these larvae, even if you dont pay attention for a few days. I have the task of relocating the larvae to other weeds in the vicinity.
What's intriguing is that, just one of these larvae is capable of taking down a small branch in a day.
Are garbage recyclers paying attention:
We generate so much vegetable waste, and it takes a lot of effort to recycle the waste. Besides, anything being recycled (rotting) generates methane, which is a green house gas.
And these insects flatten so much, without creating much fuss.
For this year, I have decided to leave these alone. The prospect of a beautiful butterfly flying around is good enough!
Every year during spring time, we have an unusual problem. We have to watch over the plant carefully every two days. Or otherwise, it would be completely flattened by these larvae, even if you dont pay attention for a few days. I have the task of relocating the larvae to other weeds in the vicinity.
What's intriguing is that, just one of these larvae is capable of taking down a small branch in a day.
Are garbage recyclers paying attention:
We generate so much vegetable waste, and it takes a lot of effort to recycle the waste. Besides, anything being recycled (rotting) generates methane, which is a green house gas.
And these insects flatten so much, without creating much fuss.
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