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#288519 Jul 5th, 2009 at 09:54 AM
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I have discovered on most of the leaves on the lower side of my roses, I find holes. Some leaves have tiny green "caterpillars" on the underside, probably the culprit.

These roses are new, planted in May. I also have cats, mostly indoor but allowed on the front porch near where 3 of my roses are planted.

Any advice as to how to stop the holes?
Any organic solution?

Thanks for any and all advice
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Ceilteach #288520 Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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you can buy Rose Defense By Greenlite at Home depot or your local nursery,, Or spray with neem oil, all are organic. OR you can put in a water sprayer > fill almost full with water,, 1 tablespoon of joy dish soap, and Tobasco sauce( several shakes), shake well and spray.

Spray the leaves upper and lower and ALWAYS first thing in the morning before the sun gets hot or it will burn the leaves. Use that method for any of the sprays.


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angelblossom #317716 May 14th, 2010 at 02:00 PM
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I agree for me anyways I have tried every spray and soap and water i found works best :)


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