Pest identification
What's eating my jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Currant aphid (Cryptomyzus ribis)
Signs: Raised red and yellow blisters on upper leaf surface; aphid colonies underneath reduce vigour.
Control: Spray insecticidal soap or neem oil at first signs; attract beneficial insects by planting nectar plants nearby.
Gooseberry sawfly (Nematus ribesii)
Signs: Larvae chew leaves from the centre outward; a large hatch can strip a bush within days.
Control: Check undersides of leaves from late spring; hand-pick or spray pyrethrin at early larval stage.
Birds (blackbirds, starlings)
Signs: Long pendant fruit trusses stripped as berries turn red.
Control: Net the entire bush with fine-mesh netting before colour change; inspect netting for entrapped birds.
Keep jonkheer van tets redcurrant pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats red currant — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common jonkheer van tets redcurrant problems & fixes
- Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant watering schedule
- Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant light requirements
- Full jonkheer van tets redcurrant care guide
Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant pests — FAQ
What is eating my jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant is an early-season variety particularly attractive to birds. Currant aphids blister spring leaves, gooseberry sawfly larvae can rapidly defoliate, and vine weevil grubs may attack roots in containers. Netting the heavy fruit trusses as they colour is essential to secure any harvest.
How do I get rid of currant aphid (cryptomyzus ribis) on jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Raised red and yellow blisters on upper leaf surface; aphid colonies underneath reduce vigour. Spray insecticidal soap or neem oil at first signs; attract beneficial insects by planting nectar plants nearby.
How do I get rid of gooseberry sawfly (nematus ribesii) on jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Larvae chew leaves from the centre outward; a large hatch can strip a bush within days. Check undersides of leaves from late spring; hand-pick or spray pyrethrin at early larval stage.
How do I get rid of birds (blackbirds, starlings) on jonkheer van tets redcurrant?
Long pendant fruit trusses stripped as berries turn red. Net the entire bush with fine-mesh netting before colour change; inspect netting for entrapped birds.