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This one is really trying my ecological patience.
I can put up with bugs on my food etc, but my gooseberry bushes have been
stripped two years running by pesky little caterpillars. One type is a
sawfly I believe, but another is green all over and quite small (about1-2cm
max)

'Orrid little beasts innit.

I have tried squishing them but for every 10 I squash 20 appear the
next day
and the plant is overwhelmed. I guess it might kill them.
Any eco friendly suggestions welcome.
Tried companion planting of sage. It grew beautifullybut the caterpillars
don't like it.

Acquire some rhubarb leaves and shred them. Boil thm in a small amount
of water. Strain.

Spray them with that, but make sure the EU Regulations Police don't see you...

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