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* 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. 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.

The Rose Pest Management Calendar gives approximate dates for pest emergence.

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The Rose Pest Management Calendar gives approximate dates for pest emergence.

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• Aphids on Ornamental Landscape Plants. Frank, S. 2019 (revised). 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. 2020 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
• Fuller Rose Beetle. Frank, S. and A. Dale. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
• Japanese Beetles on Ornamental Landscape Plants. Frank, S. and J. R. Baker. 2020 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
• Rose Aphid. Baker, J. R. 2019 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/rose-aphid
• Rose Chafer. Baker, J. R. 2019 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/rose-chafer
• Southern Red Mite and Spruce Spider Mite. Frank, S. et al. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
• Tobacco Budworm on Ornamentals. Baker, J. R. 2019 (revised). PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
• Twospotted Spider Mites on Landscape Plants. Frank, S. 2019 (revised). Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
• North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
• Extension Plant Pathology Publications and Factsheets
• Horticultural Science Publications

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This Insect Note has not been peer reviewed.

* 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. ↲