Wimbledon gardeners wage battle to keep courts free of caterpillars

A groundsman works on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, home of the Wimbledon tennis championships. Photo: Getty

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
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Wimbledon’s head gardener has revealed how his team keep hazardous caterpillars at bay to prevent them causing harm to players and tennis fans.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club is known for its immaculate topiary and floral displays, with British women’s No 1 Katie Boulter recently saying there is “not one hair out of place” on the 42-acre grounds.