Caterpillars on Gooseberries
 

I have discovered hundreds of small caterpillars munching their way through
my gooseberry leaves. A strong solution of Fairy and Sarson's wasn't that
effective when I sprayed them with it yesterday as loads remained today.
Any other remedies?



mark

Caterpillars on Gooseberries
 

On Sun, 3 May 2009 20:32:03 +0100, "mark" wrote:

I have discovered hundreds of small caterpillars munching their way through
my gooseberry leaves. A strong solution of Fairy and Sarson's wasn't that
effective when I sprayed them with it yesterday as loads remained today.
Any other remedies?

Look up gooseberry sawfly.
Try squirting them off with a very strong jet from the hose.


mark



Pam in Bristol

Caterpillars on Gooseberries
 

"mark" wrote in message
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I have discovered hundreds of small caterpillars munching their way
through my gooseberry leaves. A strong solution of Fairy and
Sarson's wasn't that effective when I sprayed them with it yesterday
as loads remained today. Any other remedies?



mark



Finger and thumb and sharp eyes - it works but you need to get your
eye in and to be persistent
--
Rod

My real address is rodthegardeneratmyisp

Caterpillars on Gooseberries
 

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"mark" wrote in message
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I have discovered hundreds of small caterpillars munching their way
through my gooseberry leaves. A strong solution of Fairy and Sarson's
wasn't that effective when I sprayed them with it yesterday as loads
remained today. Any other remedies?



mark



Finger and thumb and sharp eyes - it works but you need to get your eye in
and to be persistent
--

I ended up with this method but the gooseberries fight back and I have
lacerated hands to show for it.

mark

Caterpillars on Gooseberries
 

"mark" wrote in message
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"Rod" wrote in message
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"mark" wrote in message
et...
I have discovered hundreds of small caterpillars munching their way
through my gooseberry leaves. A strong solution of Fairy and Sarson's
wasn't that effective when I sprayed them with it yesterday as loads
remained today. Any other remedies?



mark



Finger and thumb and sharp eyes - it works but you need to get your eye
in and to be persistent
--

I ended up with this method but the gooseberries fight back and I have
lacerated hands to show for it.


Precisely why we've just planted "Pax" gooseberries. Thornless!!

Steve