What’s eating my rose - Ask Extension
I recently relocated a 2YO ‘Champagne Wishes’ Rosa BAIcham next to a new ‘Nitty Gritty Red’ Rosa x RUIR10023A. The white is being eaten but th...
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What’s eating my rose #796205
Asked June 15, 2022, 9:23 PM EDT
I recently relocated a 2YO ‘Champagne Wishes’ Rosa BAIcham next to a new ‘Nitty Gritty Red’ Rosa x RUIR10023A. The white is being eaten but the red is not. Can u give Suggestions for treating?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Without an actual photo of the insect, I cannot give you an answer. There are many insects that dine on roses and other plants. Check under the leaves to see if you can find a beetle or small green worm. Most likely, by now the insect(s) have dined and moved on.