Fuzzy white bugs on rose bush - Ask Extension
Hi,
My rose bush has holes in the leaves (some windowpane, some all the way through) and white fuzzy stiff wrapped on the stems. I found a few white ...
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Fuzzy white bugs on rose bush #662204
Asked July 09, 2020, 8:22 PM EDT
Hi,
My rose bush has holes in the leaves (some windowpane, some all the way through) and white fuzzy stiff wrapped on the stems. I found a few white fuzzy bugs as well that I don’t think are mealy bugs. The can jump at least a foot. Any idea what they are and how to get rid of them?
Ingham County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
This is a Flatid Planthopper. They rarely occur in large enough numbers to damage plants severely. A strong blast with a garden hose will probably be enough to control the insects on your roses. Here is some more information on this insect: https://growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu/2014/07/what-is-the-white-fluffy-stuff-on-my-shrubs/
This is a Flatid Planthopper. They rarely occur in large enough numbers to damage plants severely. A strong blast with a garden hose will probably be enough to control the insects on your roses. Here is some more information on this insect: https://growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu/2014/07/what-is-the-white-fluffy-stuff-on-my-shrubs/
