Thanks, Alan,
This is the first time in 4 yrs I've used a systemic in my garden. To date, I've used just Fish Emul. But, I've had thrips for the last two years and they definitely seem to take a toll on my roses. I have a pink H.T., a yellow and a tangerine colored climber and a deep red.... climber, I think. Everything seems to be affected by something that makes for small, tiny blooms... I'm thinking thrips. The first year I lived here the blooms were huge!!! We'll see... I've broadcasted the Bayers... maybe it will work on my nemesis!
