Green Caterpillars on Cabbage

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Colin2016
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As can be seen my cabbage plant got eaten by green caterpillars.

They have all been removed but notice some green bits on the top of the soil (inside circle) are they caterpillar eggs?

If they are, do I just scrape them off & do they go lower into the soil.

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Colin, the plain green caterpillars are those of the small white butterflies and the green bits on the soil are their droppings, not eggs. The eggs would be fixed to the leaves, so do have a good look, especially UNDER the leaves for more eggs and squish them if you find any more.
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Thank you Monika...I will keep a eye out and not let any more butterflies in.
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