by Diane Sommers, Master Rosarian No series on rose bugs would be complete without a discussion on Japanese Beetles. Japanese beetles have been a significant problem in our rose gardens for years. I first saw these pests while on an Indiana garden tour during an ARS National Convention. I was so glad they were notContinue reading “Japanese Beetles”
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Dragonflies
Between the Leaves – A Closer Look at Garden Bugs By Diane Sommers As I began to plan for my series of articles on “bugs”, I had penciled in Green Lacewings for our June newsletter. That changed while walking through the garden recently as I spied my first Dragonfly of the season. With their brilliant colors andContinue reading “Dragonflies”
Sawfly Larvae
By Diane Sommers The skeletonizing of rose leaves is often an indication that Sawfly larvae, aka rose slugs, are present in the garden. As damage begins, look at the underside of the leaf for small light green caterpillar-like insects. Sawflies are part of the diverse order of Hymenoptera which includes ants, bees and wasps. Sawflies are nonstinging waspsContinue reading “Sawfly Larvae”
Aphids
Between the Leaves – A Closer Look at Garden Bugs By Diane Sommers, Master Rosarian One of the first insects to appear on new rose growth in the spring is the aphid. Aphids on our roses are generally green or red brown in color. These aphids are part of the Aphididae family which consists of overContinue reading “Aphids”
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