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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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Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

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.
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Snails and slugs

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

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Solution

Yates Blitzem

Yates Blitzem

Kills snails and slugs by dehydration.
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Thrips

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

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Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

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.
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Caterpillars

Leaves and flower buds with holes eaten.

Solution

Yates Mavrik Insect & Mite Spray - Concentrate

Yates Mavrik Insect & Mite Spray - Concentrate

Controls a broad range of insect and mite pests, yet will not interfere with honey bees once the spray has dried.
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Rust

Red-brown pustules on leaves. Plant becomes stunted.

Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

A combination of systemic fungicide and contact insecticide. Kills pests and mites on contact and works from within the plant to control black spot, powdery mildew and rust on roses and ornamentals in the home garden.

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