How do you get rid of "beetles" from rose bushes?

Question

I recently noticed what looks like a multi colored beetle feeding on the leaves of my rose bush. How or what can I do to get rid of them?

Answer 1

I found this spray at Lowes made especially for roses and it keeps all harmful pest away and promotes healthly growth. There are a couple different types, just read them or ask a sales rep. They are near the fertilizers or the outside pesticides. I love it and my roses are beautiful. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Spraying or dusting most likely will not kill the beetles. They have a hard shell that protects them. I have not found anything that works really well other than to pick them off. You have to be vigilant and do this several times a day. I use Ortho Systemic Rose Care but it doesn't seem to keep the beetles away.

Answer 3

Use a systemic insecticide granules that you can either sprinkle around the rose bush or I prefer drilling 3 or 4 holes around the bush, insert the recommended amount of product into the holes. The pesticide will absorbed through the roots and into the leaves. This is a great long term solution. You could use Seven Dust first to kill them right now. The granules I speak of are usually coupled with a fertilizer and sold as "Systemic rose care" product. Just ask your local hardware or garden center about it. They will know about it.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

I have found Seven to work best for my roses and all other plant when it comes to getting rid of beetles. I also kill them whenever I see them.

Answer 5

The sucker is a shoot which becomes very large if left unattended. It comes from the base below the point at which grafting takes place and therefore is usually quite different from the roses on the upper plant. It often flowers as wild small flowers if left on. Cut it off and look for others.

Answer 6

You can pick them off and then spray the plants. I use spectracide bug stop. They sound like japanese beetles. YOu can spray with the bugs on the plants but I still recommend picking them off(where gloves if you sprayed insecticide) to prevent further damage.

Answer 7

You could try to get a predator beetle like ladybugs...Or try spraying the roses with soapy water. Otherwise...try to look for something that won't be harmful to the environment, please.

Answer 8

sprinkle your rose bushes with a light coating of seven dust found in any garden center..