gooseberry, currant sawfly

My gooseberries and red, white currants are in pots. Can I get rid of them by emptying the dirt out and getting rid of it and replacing with new dirt? They have wiped these plants out skeletonizing them 2 years in a row. Thanks for any help you can give.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/13/2016 @ 7:13 pm

Yes, I would replace the soil.

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