worms are eating my rose leaves and buds
Submitted by shelleydorothy on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 11:46
Any idea what these worms that are eating my roses are? And does anybody have a home remedy that works to get rid of them?
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A photo would help!
I picture would tell which species of insect you are having a problem with.
Could be either the Rose Chaffer or Rose Curculios.<--google them for details!
If there are just a few roses being attacked you can hand pick the little beggars. If you are too squeamish then use rose dust. There are a few natural/organic types available such as Neem and insecticidal soaps.
Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario
Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario