Pests+and+Treatments

**__Pests and Treatments__**



· **//APHIDS //** DAMAGE: **New growth becomes deformed as they suck out nutrients. Sugary liquid is exuded (Honeydew) which can attract ants and the growth of sooty mould. Control,
 * __Pests and Treatments __**
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 * CONTROL:** Wipe affected areas of growth be­tween fingers or with soft cloth or squirt with a strong shot of water. Spot spray **pyrethrum** or **natra­soap**. Avoiding beneficials.

· **//SCALE //**
 * DAMAGE: ** Yellow or brown spots or streaks on leaves resem­bling virus. Heavy infesta­tions can lead to deteriora­tion and death of plant.
 * CONTROL: ** Spray with **pest oil or white oil** during winter or when present. See notes on application of oil sprays. Manual removal with a toothbrush dipped in methylated spirits.

· **//MEALY BUG //**
 * DAMAGE: ** Leaves and buds become deformed, causing defolia­tion and ill health. **

CONTROL: ** Wipe off pests, spray with pest oil as required.

· **//CATERPILLARS //** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">REFERENCES <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">www.countrygardener.com.au <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> [|www.oly]**rose**.org/**pests** ​ <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Researched by: ANDRES ACERO <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Edited by: BEN COLLIN CRAIG
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">DAMAGE: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Holes in foliage and can eat through the buds of flowers.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">CONTROL: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"> Remove by hand or spray with **Dipel** or insectidical soap such as **Natrasoap**. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">