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only, the surface soil can be removed to the depth of a few inches 

 and deeply buried. 



Hand-picking the leaves which have eggs or young caterpillars 

 on soon reduces the number. 



FIG. 133. THK GOOSEBERRY SAWFLY. 

 Eggs on leaf, natural size. 



Dusting- the bushes with flowers of sulphur when the dew is on 

 the leaves has proved valuable. 



For spraying, a mixture of 6 Ibs. of soft soap, and 3 to 4 gallons 

 of paraffin to 100 gallons of water, has given good results. 



