Table 49. Currant and Gooseberry Pest Management Table

Table 49. Currant and Gooseberry pest management table†.
For resistance management do not make more than 2 sequential applications of fungicides of the same FRAC group or insecticides in the same IRAC group. See product labels for groups.
Pest

RAC
GROUP

 Spray Material, Rate/A
(pre harvest interval-PHI)		 Cultural Practices and
Scouting Notes		 Comments
DORMANT
San Jose Scale
IRAC  
UN
UN
UN 
UN
UN
 
 
 
 
 
Dormant Spray Oils, many products, check label for rates (0) - some OMRI listed
Lime-Sulfur Solution, many products, check label for rates (0) - some OMRI listed 
Molt-X, 10 oz (0)  
AzaGuard, 10-16 oz/A (0)
 SuffOil-X, 1-2% by volume (0)
Light infestations can be pruned out during winter pruning.
Apply Dormant spray oils before buds swell and burst in the spring. Phytotoxicity is possible, thus avoid weather extremes. Do not use oil sprays 48hr before and after a frost. Avoid using oils in very hot (over 85°F) and under humid conditions.
Lime sulfur should cover shoots thoroughly. 48hr REI.
Apply Molt-X or AzaGuard to target crawlers. Use with 0.25-1% non-phytotoxic crop oil in enough water to cover twigs and leaves. 4hr REI.
Budbreak through full leaf
Currant Aphid  
IRAC
4A
4A
4A
3A
1B
1B
4D
UN
UN
UN
UN
UN
3A
UN
UN
 
*Actara, 3-4 oz (3)
*Admire Pro, 1-1.4 oz (3) - foliar application
Assail 30SG, 2.5-5.3 oz (1)
*Brigade WSB, 5.3-16 oz (1) or Brigade 2E, 2.1-6.4 oz (1) 
Malathion 57EC, 2 pt/200 gal water (1) - currants only
Malathion 8F, 2 pts (3) - gooseberries
Sivanto 200SL, 7-10.5 oz/25 gal water (3)
AzaGuard, 10-16 oz (0)
BioCeres WP, 1-2 lb (0) 
Grandevo WDG, 1-3 lb (0)
Molt-X, 10 oz (0)
M-Pede, 1-2% v/v (0)
PyGanic EC 5.0II, 4.5-15.61 oz (0) or PyGanic 1.4 ECII, 16-64 oz (0)
Sil-MATRIX, 0.25-1% solution (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2% by volume (0)
Scout plantings for infestations to determine need for control measures.
Sivanto has 4hr REI and a max of 7 days between applications is required.  
Apply Molt-X in combination with 0.25-1% non-phytotoxic crop oil in sufficient water to cover undersides of leaves.
Use Grandevo when populations are low and/or during younger aphid stages. 4hr REI. 
Sil-MATRIX should be applied before leaf hardening. 4hr REI.
Imported Currant Worm or Currant Sawfly
IRAC
1B
1B
UN 
UN 
UN

 

 
 
 
Malathion 57EC, 2 pt (1) - currants only
Malathion 8F, 2pt (3) - gooseberries
AzaGuard, 10-16 oz (0)
Molt-X, 10 oz (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2 gal/100 gal water (0)
 
Scout plantings for adults soon after budbreak and larvae after fruitset.
Sawfly larva resemble lepidopteran caterpillars, but are not related and therefore not controlled by Bt products.
Apply Molt-X when pests first appear. 
See label for AzaGuard tank mix restrictions. 
Currant Stem Girdler
IRAC
3
 
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6-16 oz/50 gal water (21) - currants only

Adult sawflies lay eggs in young, succulent shoot tips, then girdle tips below the eggs. Shoots tips die, reducing cane length. Cut off affected tips below evidence of insect activity.

Do not exceed 3 applications per season of Danitol. Apply at first sign of pest activity. 
Powdery Mildew
FRAC
11
11
7, 9
3
7, 11
3, 11
3
P07
UN
3
BM02
M01
NC
M02
M02
NC
NC
19
NC
NC
NC
 
Abound, 6-15.5 oz (0)
Cabrio EG, 14 oz (0)
Luna Tranquility, 13.6-27 oz (0)
Mettle 125ME, 3-5 fl oz (14) - gooseberries only
Pristine Fungicide, 18.5-23 oz (0)
Quilt Xcel, 14-21 fl oz (30)
Rally 40WSP, 5 oz (0)
Rampart, 1-3 qt/100 gal (0)
Rendition, 48 oz/100 gal (0)
Tilt, 6 fl oz (30)
Actinovate AG, 3-12 oz (0) - gooseberries only 
Cueva FC, 0.5-2 gal (0)
JMS Stylet Oil, 3-6 qt/100 gal  (0)
Kaligreen, 2.5-3 lb (1)
Kumulus DF, 6-15 lb (0)
Milstop,  2.5-5 lb (0)
M-Pede, 1-2% solution (0)
Oso 5%SC, 6.5-13 oz (0)
PERPose Plus, 1:100 (0)
Sil-MATRIX, 0.25-1% solution (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2% by volume  (0)
Abound is very toxic to some apple varieties. Do not spray in proximity to apple trees or with sprayer also used for apple trees.
Luna Tranquility is a broad spectrum fungicide. Do not exceed 54.7 fl oz/A/year. 12hr REI.
Begin Mettle 125ME application at pre-bloom and continue as  needed in 14-day intervals. Do not exceed 3 applications per season. Note long PHI. 12hr REI.
Oso 5% SC should be applied as preventative and continue on a 7-14day interval as needed. 4hr REI.
Kumulus DF and other sulfur based products should not be applied during bloom as some gooseberries may be damaged especially during warm weather. 
Rendition should be applied when weather conditions favor disease development. 4hr REI. 
Cueva should be applied at onset of bloom when weather conditions favor disease development. 4hr REI.
JMS Stylet Oil should be applied at first sign of disease. Multiple applications may delay ripening or reduce sugar accumulation. Thorough coverage is essential. Many common pesticides are phytotoxic when applied with or close to oil sprays. 
Kaligreen should not be mixed with highly acidic products or nutrients. Some gooseberry varieties will be damaged by sulfur sprays, especially during warm weather. Test first if sulfur sensitivity is unknown.
Sil-MATRIX should be applied before leaf hardening for best results. 4hr REI.
Pre-Bloom
White Pine Blister Rust
FRAC
3
3
NC
NC
 
Proline 480SC, 5.7 fl oz (7)
Rally 40WSP, 5 oz (0)
JMS Stylet Oil, 3-6 qt/100 gal (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2% by volume (0)
Plant resistant (immune) varieties whenever possible. Check with nursery supplier for resistance rating of varieties.
Apply Proline 480SC at the first sign of disease. Repeat applications as needed using a 7-10day interval if conditions remain favorable. 12hr REI. Note 7day PHI. 
Bloom
White Pine Blister Rust
 
same recommendations as pre-bloom
Powdery Mildew
 
same recommendations as budbreak - full leaf
Anthracnose leaf spot and Septoria leaf spot
FRAC
11
11
M01
7,9
3
3
3
P07
UN
9, 12
3
M01
M01
M01
M01
BM02
BM02
M01
UN
UN
 
Abound, 6-15.5 fl oz (0) 
Cabrio EG, 14 oz (0) 
Kocide 3000, 4.25 lb (0)
Luna Tranquility, 16-27 oz (0) 
Mettle 125ME, 3-5 oz (14) - gooseberries only
Proline 480SC, 5.7 fl oz (7) 
Rally 40WSP, 5 oz (0) - gooseberries only
Rampart, 1-3 qt (0)
Rendition, 48 oz/100 gal (1)
Switch 62.5WG, 11-14 oz (0)
Tilt, 6 fl oz (30)
Badge X2, 4.25-9 lb (0)
Basic Copper 53, 4.7-7.5 lb (0)
Cueva FC, 0.5-2 gal/30-100gal (0)
Champ WG, 5-8 lb (0)
Double Nickel 55, 0.25-3 lb (0)  
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Kocide 3000-O, 4.25 lb (0) 
Serenade Opti, 14-20 oz (0) 
Serenade Max, 1-3 lb (0)
 
Prune and trellis to improve air circulation and promote leaf drying.
Avoid overhead irrigation.
Remove or cover fallen leaves (source of overwintering inoculum) with mulch to interrupt disease cycle.
Do not apply Rally 40 WSP after bloom; post harvest sprays are permitted. 
Apply Rendition during bloom when weather conditions favor disease development. 4hr REI. 
Double Nickel formulas may improve postharvest fruit quality. 4hr REI.
Serenade formulas are labeled for Anthracnose fruit rot. Apply prior to disease onset. Add surfactant for improved performance. 4hr REI.
Kocide and Basic Copper 53 have 48hr REI. 
Botrytis
FRAC
17
7, 12
7, 9
29
7, 11
3
3
UN
2
9, 12
BM02
BM02
BM02
19
NC
     P05
UN
UN
 
 
Elevate 50WDG, 1.5 lb/50 gal (0)
Miravis Prime, 9-13.4 fl oz
Luna Tranquility, 16-27 oz (0) 
Omega 500F, 20 fl oz (30)
Pristine Fungicide, 18.5-23 oz (0)
Proline 480SC, 5.7 fl oz (7)
Quash, 2.5 fl oz (7)
Rendition, 16-48 oz/100 gal (0)
Rovral 4F, 1-2 pt/100 gal (0)
Switch 62.5WG, 11-14 oz (0)
BotryStop, 2-4 lb (0)
Double Nickel 55, 0.25-3 lb (0)
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Oso 5%SC, 6.5-13 fl oz (0)
PERPose Plus, 1:100 (0)
Regalia, 0.5-4 qt/50 gal (0)
Serenade Opti, 14-20 oz (0)
Serenade Max, 1-3 lb (0)
 
 
Prune and trellis to improve air circulation and promote leaf drying.
Avoid overhead irrigation, especially during bloom.

Wet years may require repeated applications 
Omega may only be used early due to longer PHI. 
Oso 5% SC applications should begin at flowering. 4hr REI. 
Apply Proline 480SC at the first sign of disease. Repeat applications if conditions remain favorable for disease. 12hr REI. 
See Quash supplemental label for bushberries which includes Ribes.
Rendition should be applied during bloom when weather conditions favor disease. 4hr REI.
Double Nickel formulas may improve postharvest fruit quality. 4hr REI. 
Serenade applications should begin prior to disease onset. For improved performance add a surfactant to spray tank. 4hr REI.  
From petal-fall through the beginning of harvest
Currant Borer
IRAC
11A
3A
UN
UN
 3A
 
Bacillus thuringiensis - Bt roducts, various rates (0)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6-16 oz/50 gal water (21) - currants only
AzaGuard, 10-16 oz (0) 
Molt-X, 10 oz (0)
PyGanic EC 5.0II, 4.5-18 oz (0)

Treat in June before larvae enter stems and when adults are present
Bt products are effective only on larvae. Some are OMRI with restrictions. Read labels carefully. 
Danitol has long PHI for currants only.  Use early or after harvest. See label for restrictions. 
Gooseberry Fruit
Worm
IRAC
3A
UN
3A
 
*Brigade WSB,  5.3-16oz (1) or Brigade 2EC, 2.1-6.4 oz (1)
Molt-X, 8 oz (0)
PyGanic EC 5.0II, 4.5-15.61 oz (0)
Shallow mechanical cultivation under bushes can help expose and kill pupae.
Treat as soon as webbing is seen, usually as the berries are turning color. Repeat at 7 day intervals.
Molt-X requires addition of 0.25-1% non-phytotoxic crop oil.
Two-spotted
Spider Mites
IRAC
20D
3A
3A
20B
10A
UN
UN
UN
 UN
 
Acramite 50WS, 0.75-1 lb (1) - gooseberries only
*Brigade WSB, 12.8-16 oz (1) or Brigade 2EC, 5.1-6.4 oz (1)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6-16 oz (21) - for currants ; 16 oz (3) - for gooseberries
Kanemite 15SC, 21-31 oz/50-100 gal water (1) 
Onager, 12-24 oz/10 gal water (7) - gooseberries only
AzaGuard, 10-16 oz (0) 
JMS Style Oil-Organic, 3-6 qt (0)
M-Pede, 1-2% v/v solution (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2% by volume (0)
Predatory mites may help.
Avoid use of pesticides which will kill natural enemies.
Avoid excess nitrogen which can lead to higher mite populations.
Danitol has long PHI for currants. Use early or after harvest. Apply at the first signs of mites. Multiple applications may delay ripening or reduce sugar accumulation.Thorough coverage is essential. See label for additional restrictions.
Kanemite should not be applied more than 2 times/year. Do not apply within 75 ft of any aquatic areas. Do not use adjuvant or surfactants. 12hr REI.
Onager will not control adult mites. Max of 1 app/year. 12hr REI. 
Apply Grandevo when populations are low and/or during younger mite stages. 4hr REI.
Japanese Beetle
IRAC
4A
4A
3A
3
1B
 UN
UN
UN
3A
N/A
 
*Actara, 4 oz (3)
*Admire Pro, foliar application: 2.1-2.8  oz (3); soil application: 7-14 oz (7)
*Brigade 2EC, 2.1-6.4 oz (1)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6-16 oz (3) - gooseberries only
Malathion 57EC, 1.6 pt (1) - for currants; 1.5 pt/200 gal water (1) - for gooseberries
AzaGuard, 8-16 oz (0)
Grandevo WDG, 2-3 lb (0) for suppression
Molt-X, 8 oz (0)
PyGanic EC 5.0II, 4.5-15.61 fl oz (0) or PyGanic 1.4 ECII, 16-64 oz (0)
NemaShield HB, 1 billion nematodes (0)
  
Danitol should not be applied within 100 ft of any freshwater or coastal marsh. Do not make more than 2 app/season. 
Admire Pro is a systemic protectant. Do not apply pre-bloom or during bloom when bees are actively foraging. See label for restrictions for foliar and soil applications. 
 
When applying nematodes, water after application and keep soil moist two weeks after application.  
Spotted Wing Drosophila
(SWD)
 IRAC
3A
3
5
3A
15
UN
UN
5
UN
UN
3A
 
*Brigade WSB, 5.3-16 oz (1)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6-16 oz (3) - gooseberries only
Delegate WG, 3-6 oz (3)
*Mustang Maxx, 4 oz (1)
*Rimon 0.83EC, 20-30 oz (8)
AzaGuard 10-16 oz (0)
BioCeres WP, 1.2 lb (0) 
Entrust SC Naturalyte, 4-6 oz (1)
Grandevo WDG, 2-3 lb (0)
Molt-X, 10 oz (0)
PyGanic EC 5.0II, 4.5-15.61 oz (0)

 

NOTE: For organic management of SWD, rotate Entrust SC (IRAC 5) to other insecticide class and active ingredient after 2 consecutive applications (read label). For some fruit crops, only 2 or 3 total applications of Entrust may be applied per season (refer to label). Save applications of Entrust for when SWD populations are high and fruit is at high risk. Rotation options for Entrust include PyGanic (a.i. pyrethrin; IRAC 3A) and Molt-X (a.i. azadirachtin; IRAC UN). While Entrust has good to excellent activity against SWD, azadirachtin and pyrethrin have fair to poor activity. Pyrethrin insecticides are highly toxic to bees and should not be used when bees are active.
Danitol spray may be directed at soil to control insects present on fallen berries. Max of 2 app/season. Start application at first sign of pest activity. Apply to gooseberry only for SWD.
Rimon 0.83EC  may cause phytotoxicity under high temps or drought conditions. Note long PHI. 12 hr REI.
 
 
Powdery Mildew
 
Same recommendations as budbreak through full leaf.
White Pine
Blister Rust
 FRAC
11
3
NC
 
Cabrio EG, 14 oz (0)
Proline 480SC, 5.7 fl oz (7) 
JMS Stylet Oil, 3-6 qt/100 gal (0)
  
Plant resistant (immune) varieties where allowed. Check with nursery supplier for resistance rating of varieties. Check state regulations for restrictions before planting (see text section of this chapter for more information). 
†Where brand names for chemicals are used, it is for the reader’s information. No endorsement is implied, nor is discrimination intended against products with similar ingredients. Please consult pesticide product labels for rates, application instructions and safety precautions. Users of these products assume all risks.
RAC=Resistance Action Committee group for resistance management.  Fungicides=FRAC, Insecticides=IRAC
* Restricted use pesticide: pesticide applicator license required. OMRI approved for organic production.
For resistance management do not make more than 2 sequential applications of fungicides of the same RAC group.