"Pam - gardengal" wrote in message
news:Iq9cd.268637$3l3.202611@attbi_s03...
These are the larvae of the pear sawfly and are not exotic pests - pretty
common to many areas of the country and are very fond of pears, cherries,
plums, hawthorns, etc. They have a number of natural predators and can be
controlled both by spraying off with a strong stream of water or by using
insecticidal soap. Not much point in doing anything right now, as the
trees
will be dropping their leaves (and the slugs) soon. Monitor them in the
spring after the new leaves emerge and treat then as necessary.

fantastic, this is just what i was hoping to hear.

thanks!

-kelly