Two weeks ago you came to us with a post asking a question about what could possibly be causing blind shoots. I immediately thought of rose midge, but you had never heard of it. So in the interest of being as helpful as possible, I took time to explain what it is, how it damages roses, and to mention everything I've learned about controlling it, from the published research I've read and tracked over 15 years, and what I've learned from my own experience.
In all the research I've read, there is no known IPM approach to controlling midge with beneficial predators; if you can find a research article that demonstrates meaningful success using IPM, please do share the link with us.
I'll say no more on the subject. From now on I will keep my own counsel, and let others figure it out however they wish to pursue it.
