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citysuz

By Citysuz

south wales newport, United Kingdom Gb

ive had this gooseberry shrub for 2 yrs now and everytime it has new growth on it i have it eaten alive by tiny green catapillers on it eating all the leafs just leaving the stems of the plant ,i planted another this yr and the same thing as happened to that one are there any sprays that can be bought for this problem ive not seen netting small here is a pic of what the catepillers have done



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i think the only way so you can still eat them is organic ways and pulling them off and stomping them. also maybe next year as it starts to come out of dormancy put like a fruit net over it like farmers use to keep the bugs off it. ive never even seen a gooseberry but have heard alot of people asking about cats on them.

i had a similar problem this year with my first peach tree the ates decided to start eating them..will be getting netting next season

23 Jul, 2009

 

As Dragonsfire say, had picking is the only way. You can get sprays but you actually have to aim in dirrectly onto the caterpillars so you may as well pick them off and dispose of rather than turning each leaf over to spray them and they will still continue eating plant as they dont die instantly! Sprays may also not be suitable for edible crops thou.

23 Jul, 2009

 

Gooseberry Sawfly

23 Jul, 2009

 

there is a systemic spray for sawfly but i cant remember its name.

23 Jul, 2009

 

thx to nicky08,dragonsfire and seaburngirl most appreciated to you all for the info suz xxx

23 Jul, 2009

 

You do need to be very vigilant and spray (if you want to) with Provado Ultimate bug Killer as soon as you see the first damaged leaf or if possible even before!.
Then there is another thing you can do to help. If your plant does get damaged then feed it with something high in nitrogen (read the packet) to promote new leaf growth to replace the eaten leaves.
The wild gooseberries in our hedge get eaten like this every year, but the fruit is still edible to those who can eat gooseberries.

24 Jul, 2009

 

I HAVE NO SOIL IN MY GARDEN WHAT IS THE BEST I SHOULD BUY FOR MY VEG PLANTING NEXT YEAR

20 Jul, 2010

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