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roses #872680

Asked June 11, 2024, 5:59 PM EDT

What's wrong with my roses?

Anoka County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,

This looks like roseslug damage. See these pages and follow the links:

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/annualperennial/roses/leavesholes.html

https://insectid.wisc.edu/2014/05/08/roseslug/

Good luck.

MJ Replied June 11, 2024, 8:56 PM EDT



Hello:

I have some Sevin in liquid spray form. Do I spray the plant, the soil at the base or both?

On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 7:56 PM, Ask Extension
The Question Asker Replied June 12, 2024, 2:17 PM EDT

The roseslugs are likely gone by now. Do you still see green worms on the leaves? Look at the underside of the leaves too. If you see them, spray. Otherwise, start checking rose leaves next May.

If you use sevin do so at dusk when pollinators aren't active. Sevin kills many beneficial insects.

Thanks.

MJ Replied June 12, 2024, 5:56 PM EDT


Thank you

On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 4:56 PM, Ask Extension
The Question Asker Replied June 12, 2024, 5:59 PM EDT

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