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Little damage is done to the actual fruit directly, but
the caterpillars feed on the young leaves and also the flower petals.
There can be two generations a year, with infestations
visible from April-June and also July-September. The adult moths
have a small wingspan - 15mm across.
Not a huge pest in the private garden, but can be
moreso where strawberries are grown commercially.
The spun leaves should be picked off and burned
complete with caterpillars, or spraying with Bifenthrin is effective.
Bifenthrin is a contact spray and should be applied before flowering,
and also after last picking.
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