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Aphids

Small black, brown or green insects that cause new leaves to distort and damage flower buds.

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Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

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

Chewed leaves and flowers.

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Solution

Yates Mavrik Insect & Mite Spray - Concentrate

Yates Mavrik Insect & Mite Spray - Concentrate

Controls a broad range of insect and mite pests.
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Mites

Mottled or discoloured leaves, spidery webbing between leaves.

Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

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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Thrips

Tiny brown insects that damage flower petals.

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Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

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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Scale

White or grey raised spots along stems.

Solution

Yates Lime Sulfur (winter)

Yates Lime Sulfur - Concentrate

Yates Lime Sulfur - Concentrate

Forms a protective film of sulfur which helps prevent the entry of fungus into fruit trees and ornamental plants.
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Black spot

Yellow patches on leaves turning to black spots.

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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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Powdery mildew

Powdery white film on leaves

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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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Rust

Orange-brown spots on the underside of leaves.

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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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