Raspberry Worms: Organic Sprays Safe Up to Harvest

Small white worms (3 mm) in raspberries, plus whiteflies. The expert listed organic options safe to harvest day:

Pyrethrin & rotenone (plant extracts, non-toxic to mammals)
Bt (Dipel) for caterpillars
MVP II (spinosad-based)
Insecticidal soap (1 tbsp non-concentrated soap + 1 tbsp lemon ammonia per gallon)
Garlic/pepper spray (blend 2 bulbs garlic, 2 hot peppers, strain, dilute)
Dormant/horticultural oil (smothers eggs and adults)

Sources: Gardens Alive, Home Harvest, Concern, Dragon, local nurseries. Rotate modes of action to delay resistance.

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