Roses: Diseases & Pests
Gardeners aren't the only ones that love roses.
Rose bushes can be the favorite of insects and certain plant diseases
too. But with proper maintenance and care, the rose is still one
of the easiest and most rewarding flowers to grow.
Rose Pests
There are many insects that love roses. Aphids,
white flies, mealy bugs, Japanese beetles, rose borers, to name a few.
Don't be dismayed by this though as they are generally easy to get rid
of once you have discovered them.
Many of these rose pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap
or even removed by hand or by a jet of water. There are a number
of effective products, many of them environmentally friendly,
available for rose pests. Some cover a variety of insects while
others are specific to a particular type. So although many
insects would love to make a meal of your roses, you will find
that a weekly inspection and quick treatment of your rose bush will
prevent any widespread infestation.
Rose Diseases
Depending on the area in which you live, you
may encounter different rose diseases, but there are three
main afflictions that are universal to roses everywhere.
