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Old 11-05-2004, 10:08 AM
Robert
 
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Default Pesticides and blackcurrants

Peter Robinson wrote:
: I'm just about to get my first ever crop of blackcurrants, and the new
: growth of my only bush has become infested with greenfly, to the point
: where the leaves are getting all curly and stunted.
:
: None of the butch pesticides say they are safe for blackcurrants, so
: I'm using B&Q 'organic' spray, which claims to offer 'useful control'
: of the little beasts. Is there anything better (i.e. actually
: effective) which is also safe for soft fruit?

Yes crush them with your fingers