Berberis problem - Repost
 

Sorry to repost, but this berberis thing is bothering me, so in case
anyone kind with an answer missed it first time round, here's the
problem.

I have a well established bronze berberis. The last couple of years,
every leaf has been eaten off by late summer. I think the culprits are
caterpillars, & I've noticed berberis in other gardens around here
(north London) having the same problem. What, if anything, can I do to
prevent it happening again this year ? (Short of picking the buggers off
by hand.)
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Judy
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Berberis problem - Repost
 

"Judy Rigby" wrote in message
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Sorry to repost, but this berberis thing is bothering me, so in case
anyone kind with an answer missed it first time round, here's the
problem.

I have a well established bronze berberis. The last couple of years,
every leaf has been eaten off by late summer. I think the culprits are
caterpillars, & I've noticed berberis in other gardens around here
(north London) having the same problem. What, if anything, can I do to
prevent it happening again this year ? (Short of picking the buggers off
by hand.)
--
Judy

If it is caterpillars, just about the only alternative to picking off the
caterpillars, (or the eggs if you spot them first) is to use an
insecticide - although if you put down food in your garden to attract birds,
these might also consume some caterpillars.

Bevan