Save the rose bushes?

Here are a couple of things to try:

Soap Spray – Mix ½ teaspoon mild dish soap and 1 teaspoon cooking oil in a 1-quart sprayer filled with water. Spray liberally over entire plant. Bring in Ladybugs – To keep aphids in check, release ladybugs on the affected plant. They will stay as long as there is shelter and host bugs to feed on.

It might be caterpillars or a type of bee. Use a dish soap spray like 1/2 teaspoon of dish soap and 1 tsp oil mixed in a quart spray of water. Spray that on to keep bugs under control.

I am having a problem with my rose bush this year as well. I need to get this.... to help it flourish....a rose bush fertilizer. You can get them at Home Depot or Lowes.

1 tablespoon of Epsom salts mixed with 1 gallon of water...use as a spray. This also helps the rose bush flourish. I remember hearing that slugs and caterpillars don't like Epsom salts so this might be a great fix for both.

Also deer like roses. Make sure you spray some liquid fence on the bush as well to keep them from eating it. Good luck!

Hello Anna,

Try using "Ultimate Bug Killer" by Provado!

Hello. One of the easiest and most effective Rose insect control solutions I have found is this granular sprinkle product. Very easy to apply and works for several months. Here’s a link for your review and consideration. Sometimes looking at question and answer and reviews can give you the best impression of this product

https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-701260-Flower-Concentrate-32-Ounce/dp/B000VS98FE

Hi Anna, here's a video that may help with your rose bush problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1OYQwfp0v8

Anna

Here are some ideas for you

https://savvygardening.com/rose-pests/

Back when I used chemicals in my garden I found the best was the systemic for roses. Granules that's mixed in the top of the dirt , then watered in. The systemic is taken up into the rose and what ever bites the rose dies.