I wouldn't say ruined as i and everyone who tried last years crop enjoyed. It was more of a wakeup call to get ahead of the little buggers this year. and Up they are back not as bad though BT is seeming to work
I had budworms last year I really didnt realize until after harvest when i noticed all the little acrobats dangling in the drying room. they really seemed to hate the drying aspect of things. it was like a mass exodus! This year im using BT in hopes that I dont have the same issue. Honestly...