Leaf roller on Hydrangeas

(Question)

I have not cut away the damaged leaves, but is there a spray that I can use to discourage this to happen?

(Answer)

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Leaf roller or hydrangea leaf-tier or leaftier (Olethreutes ferriferanum) is the larva of a moth.  It affects several types of hydrangeas. For guidance on how to get rid of them, please see this previous Toronto Master Gardener post:

https://www.torontomastergardeners.ca/askagardener/infestation-on-annabelle-hydrangea/?preview_id=26789&preview_nonce=3ff3e4190c&_thumbnail_id=26788&preview=true