Periwinkle Has Worms Or Caterpillars And Leaves Are Curled Up And Filled With Fecal Matter

Question From: Seneca, South Carolina, United States
Q: The leaves on my trailing plant are curled up and filled with fecl matter.I have found a worm on the underside of a few leaves..what are they and how do I get rid of them?

A: Take a sample of the leaf and hopefully the worm or caterpillar to your local garden center for an accurate ID and options for control. Not every pesticide works for every pest, Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy