Should I remove caterpillars from my plants?

Pluck the caterpillars off your plants and drop them into a bucket of soapy water. Be vigilant with your plants and look for eggs, as well as caterpillars. Some eggs can be removed with a flush of water, others may respond to a treatment like neem oil or homemade insecticide.

Is caterpillar harmful for plants?

Caterpillar, the larvae of butterflies and moths, can chew on leaves, flowers, shoots, fruits and even other parts of plants, thereby damaging them. In case of caterpillar infestation, you would see holes on the leaves and flower buds. ... * If you find them on your plants, hand killing is the most effective method.