They are used widely in daily products such as dish detergents and shampoos as well as in machinery, construction, civil engineering and other industries.
Volunteers are always welcome at the shelter in different capacities, or persons can donate items such as pet food, bleach, laundry and dish detergent, kitty litter and other items.
Another method of control is by spraying the plants with water, or rinsing plants with a mild dish detergent/water solution (although caterpillars should be relocated before suds are applied).