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Aphids

New leaves distorted and yellow, foliage and stems covered in sooty mould, insects crowded on young leaves and shoots.

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Yates Rose Gun Black Spot & Insect Killer

Yates Rose Gun Black Spot & Insect Killer

All in one insecticide, fungicide and miticide for controlling pests & diseases on roses and ornamental plants.
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Mealy Bug

New growth appears distorted with a whitish substance in the leaf axils.

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Yates Rose Gun Black Spot & Insect Killer

Yates Rose Gun Black Spot & Insect Killer

All in one insecticide, fungicide and miticide for controlling pests & diseases on roses and ornamental plants.
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Scale

White patches on stems or pink or brown raised dome like structures on leaves and stalks about 3-5mm

 

Yates Rose Gun Black Spot & Insect Killer

Yates Rose Gun Black Spot & Insect Killer

All in one insecticide, fungicide and miticide for controlling pests & diseases on roses and ornamental plants.
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Vine Moth Caterpillar

Small and large irregular holes and caterpillar droppings.

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Yates Nature's Way Caterpillar Killer - Dipel

Yates Nature's Way Caterpillar Killer - Dipel

This is based on Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, which is an insecticide derived from beneficial bacteria found in soil, on plant surfaces and also in insects.