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HELP! European currant worms are eating the leaves off my gooseberries and currants
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European Currant worms #127979
Asked May 17, 2013, 10:30 PM EDT
HELP! European currant worms are eating the leaves off my gooseberries and currants
San Juan County Washington
Expert Response
Hi,
Floating row covers may help, but be sure you've removed all the worms from your plants before putting them in place. Look for products containing either Pyrethroid or Bifenthrin for another control option..
Always follow the instructions on the label when applying a pesticide and be sure the product you use is registered for use on both gooseberries and currants.
Try http://pep.wsu.edu/hortsense for more details.
Row covers: https://pubs.wsu.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=15522
Floating row covers may help, but be sure you've removed all the worms from your plants before putting them in place. Look for products containing either Pyrethroid or Bifenthrin for another control option..
Always follow the instructions on the label when applying a pesticide and be sure the product you use is registered for use on both gooseberries and currants.
Try http://pep.wsu.edu/hortsense for more details.
Row covers: https://pubs.wsu.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=15522