No the catch and release were only for those tiny grasshoppers. The catties are from moths that lay eggs on the buds.That sums it up., no more catch and release.
Time for war What beneficial plants apart from neem and pyrethrum can you plant as a barrier first? Sounds like you will need a hedge of them to keep the little buggers out.
I was really enjoying your pics on their progression too.
Don`t get me started on rodents, shit in your bong, not cool.
I’m not worried about planting anything else I won’t be growing outdoors beyond this.
It’s a part of growing outdoors in Southern California unfortunately.