Sawfly on redcurrants

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wilj1

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Sawfly on redcurrants
« on: July 15, 2013, 22:37 »
I have just noticed that the leaves on my redcurrant are bring attacked by sawfly. I am still picking the currants as there are lots still to come so I don't want to spray them with anything harmful to me. Any suggestions?
If I just leave them will they kill the plant?

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hightide

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Re: Sawfly on redcurrants
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2013, 14:56 »
Only just seen your post, these are probably Gooseberry Sawfly, about three quarters inch long creamy green with black spots; a major pest they defoliate plants, this defoliation won't affect this years crop, but will affect next years. Pick off as many as you can/spray with derris, bifenthrin or any insect spray suitable for fruit. The caterpillars drop off once they reach a certain size and burrow into the ground where they pupate and pop up next year laying eggs on the lower leaves and the process starts all over again. The important thing is to break the cycle, I am sure there is also a nematode preparation available, ask at your garden centre.
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savbo

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Re: Sawfly on redcurrants
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2013, 10:56 »
they also don't like being too dry, so if you do a bit of pruning to open up the bush this weather should see them off

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wilj1

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Re: Sawfly on redcurrants
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2013, 18:02 »
Thank you I will go out and look for them now!!



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