problem of maggots in raspberries

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the very ripe ones...see if a weak solution of vinegar and water.....drip and rinse....I am sure that they will want go get out of dodge..................with the ones on the vine you can mix 1 teasp non-alcohol liquid soap w 1 qt water and spray the whole plant, berries stems & leaves...................do it again in several days............and again after a storm.

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