rose bugs - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by zb36
June 21, 2007
My miniature rose bush has little caterpillers and the leaves are eaten up I got some spray that is supposed to kill them but I saw one that was still alive.


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Answer from NGA
June 21, 2007
The best thing to use against caterpillars on rose leaves is Bt, sold as Dipel. The caterpillars must continue to feed before the stomach poison takes effect. Treat again, according to label directions. Best wishes with your roses!

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