Rose sawfly

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    Squirrel nuts Apprentice Gardener

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    HELP.
    For several weeks, on and off I've had swarms of Rose sawfly.
    I've soaked everything with Bayer Multirose ( although I don't have roses) as this was advised. Now I've read that a product must contain Pyrethrum ( that product didn't)
    I don't know where they're coming from.
    It's so bad that we can't sit in the garden. Any ideas anyone.

     
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    I only joined today. I introduced myself and sent a post but can't see it anywhere.
    Anyway, the title is my problem. On and off all the summer they have been swarming in my garden. I've used Bayer multirose liberally all over the garden ( 4 days ago) but they're back with a vengeance to day, so bad that we can't sit in the garden.
    I've read that I must use a product with Pyrethrum in it, the Multirose doesn't.
    HELP.
     
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    Any insecticide would work but neem oil is very effective. I use it for gooseberry sawfly in autumn to control breeding cycle.
    Oh! Warm welcome Squirrel nuts :)
     
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      Hi @Squirrel nuts and welcome to GC :sign0016: - please accept my apologies for not getting back to you sooner following @Scrungee's and @Jack Sparrow's tags, I have been out most of the day. I see that our very own @wiseowl has sorted things for you so far, and I am sure that our members will give you all the help and support they can.

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        As always @wiseowl my friend. Spot on. I truly wish others took beneficial insects into consideration.
         
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          Blimey :oops: - any advice which states you "must" would be viewed with suspicion by me :heehee: Very dictatorial and not open to alternatives :heehee:

          @wiseowl has given you his expertise on the matter and, I must say, his experience when it comes to roses is just one of the things we hold him in high esteem for. :thumbsup:
           
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            Thanks @Scrungee - it takes a wee while for me to get the tidying done as I have to move thre thread before I can merge. All sorted now.
             
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              Blast! :nonofinger: All my illusions shattered! :mad:
              There was me thinking FC stood for FAST Controller :doh: :heehee:
               
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                Not me @"M" - I find the best results come from taking my time. ;)
                 
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                  Have I told you lately: I :wub2: you!!!!!!!
                   
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                    Sweet person ... that was meant to be "Funny" rated ... not ... "Friendly" ... ;) ... :oops: ... :heehee:
                     
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                      Awwww, and there was me thinking my luck was in!

                      You were just about to be told to 'Get yer coat'..... ;) :rolleyespink:
                       
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                        You are just so brave ... from Number 5 :snooty: (if you lived at number 2 :waggy: you would be in a whole new dimension! ) :snooty:
                         
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                          Thank you for your replies.
                          I've done a lot of reading on this little blighter and am more confused.
                          I have *no* roses or trees ( where they hide in the bark.
                          So do I literally have to look over all the plants?
                          I don't know if this will work but I'm adding a pic of my garden
                           
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