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Aphids

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

Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide, kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.

Snails and slugs

Large ragged holes, chew marks on leaf edges and silvery trails on leaves or ground.

Solution

Yates Blitzem

Kills snails and slugs by dehydration.

Thrips

Thrips suck the sap, leaving a white mottled appearance on leaves. Other symptoms are browning on petals and fruit, and flower drop.

Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide, kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.