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03-05-2009, 08:32 PM
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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 |
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03-05-2009, 09:55 PM
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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 |
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04-05-2009, 05:58 PM
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Caterpillars on Gooseberries
"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 -- Rod My real address is rodthegardeneratmyisp |
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04-05-2009, 06:03 PM
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Caterpillars on Gooseberries
"Rod" wrote in message ... "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. mark |
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04-05-2009, 07:39 PM
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Caterpillars on Gooseberries
"mark" wrote in message ... "Rod" wrote in message ... "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 |
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