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By Waddy

Lancashire, United Kingdom Gb

I have Sawfly caterpillars on three of my rose bushes and they have caused a lot of damage. Please can anyone tell me how to get rid of them and how to prevent an infestation next year?


On plant Sawfly


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You can't really permanently prevent this problem - information and treatment advice here

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=196

3 Sep, 2016

 

Thanks, although I would have prefered not to use chemicals...lets hope I can spot the little blighters next year before they do too much damage.

3 Sep, 2016

 

I had the same problem on one of my roses too. I picked off those caterpillars I saw and hope that's the end of it for this year. I wonder if it was the weather conditions because I haven't had this problem before.

4 Sep, 2016

 

Me neither Arbuthnot. I'm hoping I don't get it again either...fingers crossed for next year.

4 Sep, 2016

 

I did spray some of the leaves with a bug killer too but didn't want to overdo it when the blooms were open.

4 Sep, 2016

 

So I understand.

4 Sep, 2016

How do I say thanks?

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