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The Rose Pest Management Calendar give approximate dates for pest emergence.
Legend
* Degree of importance of pest: I = Important pest, high probability of occurrence; II = Treat as needed; III = Occasional pest, treat when detected.
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. It is usually best to wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather.
C = Cover with cheesecloth; S = Spray application; T = Trap.
Other Resources
- Aphids on Ornamental Landscape Plants. Frank, S. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Caterpillars That Feed on Trees and Shrubs. Frank, S. and S. Bambara. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Flower Thrips. Frank, S. et al. 2010. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Fuller Rose Beetle. Frank, S. and A. Dale. 2015. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Japanese Beetles on Ornamental Landscape Plants. Frank, S. and J. R. Baker. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Rose Aphid. Baker, J. R. 2016. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/rose-aphid
- Rose Chafer. Baker, J. R. 2016. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/rose-chafer
- Southern Red Mite and Spruce Spider Mite. Frank, S. et al. 2011. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Tobacco Budworm on Ornamentals. Baker, J. R. 2016. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Twospotted Spider Mites on Landscape Plants. Frank, S. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- Extension Plant Pathology Publications and Factsheets
- Horticultural Science Publications
- Search for more information on insects from NC State Extension
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This Insect Note has not been peer reviewed.
Publication date: Feb. 4, 2019
Revised: Oct. 24, 2019
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