[johnkeegan]

So the caterpillars are ravaging the trees around here again. I was camping in Vermont recently and there were hundreds, if not thousands, dropping in on our campsite uninvited. And, of course, as they were devouring the leaves they were donating thousands of their "poppy seeds" on our heads and food etc. Anyhow, I knew they were killed by dish soap and water so I loaded the kids' Super Soaker squirt guns (OK, I use them too) with Ivory Liquid and water and the kids began the massacre. Within minutes they killed hundreds with a quick blast. I was amazed how they died instantly. Not only did this turn a nightmare into fun for the kids, it also got me thinking.
I've had a few customers that have pleaded with me to do something about the caterpillars but I did not want to get involved with pesticides etc. Besides I don't have the time. And how would I get the spray 20 feet into the air? (Yeah I know about innoculation but it's too late for that). So what about dumping some Ivory Liquid into the hydroseeder and spraying the trees? Seems as though it would work and no pesticides. Any thoughts on this idea?