Gooseberry Sawfly - Aftermath!

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  1. Dave W

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    When these little blighters go unchecked

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    This is what you are left with !​
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    My redcurrant bush completely denuded this year.​
    I normally spray as soon as I see the goosebery sawfly appear but didn't do it this year. It took only a couple of weeks for the little blighters to strip this bush.​
     
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    Greedy gits!! This year certainly has been a bumper year for pests!!
     
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