Help Identifying a bug
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Goldie on Sep 12, 2016You have what is known as a "SAWFLY". They look like tiny bees but they're not. They are very destructive and bore holes in the stems to lay eggs. They also feed off the dead or decaying leaves so pluck those off or they'll view your roses as a one-stop-shop and set up housekeeping thus killing your roses.Helpful Reply
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Cj Jones on Sep 12, 2016Goldie gave you the right answer. Destructive little devils.Helpful Reply
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Goldie on Sep 12, 2016They're hard to control without removing the larvae they have deposited into the stems. The easiest way I know is to use a Horticultural soap and spray down the roses real good with it, mostly just the stems. You can either purchase one (too expensive in my opinion) or make your own. The best way is to make up a small batch at a time (larger stored amounts lose their potents) , just what it would take for a one time a day application. Here are the ingredients and instructions; 1 Cup Oil (any kind will do just make sure it's pure) 1 Tablespoon Dawn, or Lemon Joy dishwashing liquid (use only pure, no degreaser or it'll kill real bees and your roses) Mix those two well. Then take ONLY (here more is not better) two teaspoons of the mix and add to 1 Cup of WARM water. Mix well and spray directly on your stems and leaves. That should kill the flies and their larvae. If you have winning roses or precious Hybrids -- test on a small stem first, wait a day, if no change then spray the entire bush(s) down with it. Repeat once every week for a month. That should take care of them. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Goldie on Sep 13, 2016My pleasure. Hope it works. 😀Helpful Reply
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Gama on Sep 14, 2016Looks like a Hornet or a Yellow JacketHelpful Reply
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Sherry H. on Sep 15, 2016It looks like a Hornet, we have them in S. Ga. Watch out they leave a nasty sting. Look for a nest and burn it. Don't get stung !Helpful Reply
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