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we have an infestation of pine sawflies. we live on Greenbush Rd in N Ferrisburgh. any suggestions?
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Asked May 29, 2021, 3:45 PM EDT
we have an infestation of pine sawflies. we live on Greenbush Rd in N Ferrisburgh. any suggestions?
Addison County Vermont
Expert Response
Hello,
Sawflies can be hand-dropped into soapy water. Make sure they are in deep water! Also insecticidal soap can be sprayed. Dry weather and poor soil can be a problem and we have been very dry. Hand picking is the best solution without using a chemical product, which we discourage.
Good luck. Hope for birds helping out by eating their share!
Kathy, EMG
thank you for responding.