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Leaves with holes #872497

Asked June 10, 2024, 6:35 PM EDT

What is causing my climbing rose to have discoloration and holes in the leaves? Can this be fixed?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

I’m so sorry.  I can’t get your pictures open.

Deb Kroon Replied June 10, 2024, 8:37 PM EDT

Thank you!  You definitely have a larva of some sort chewing on your roses.  An insecticidal soap would work to help with the insects.

The spotted leaves could be a fungus caused by the rain we’ve been getting.  Neem oil would help.  Trim off the branches that are  infected as in pics above.  Follow instructions on applying Neem oil.  It may have to be applied more than once.  Once the weather dries out, the fungus may clear up.  If you have to water in the future, try to water at bottom of plant, not getting the leaves wet.

I hope this helps.

Deb Kroon Replied June 12, 2024, 11:17 AM EDT

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