The leaves on the rose bushes have holes in them. Is this natural or is there a type of bug eating the leaves? If so, what can I use to stop this problem.
2006-07-20 08:15:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
the holes in the leaves are caused by the LEAF CUTTER BEE. it is harmless to the roses but unfortunately it is alittle unsightly.
2006-07-20 08:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by spike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a beetle, maybe a japanese beetle, because they love roses and geraniums. Go to the gardening center and get a repellant. Above all, do not get a beetle trap. they have a bait that attracts them, and believe me, that is the last thing you want to do
2006-07-20 08:22:49 · answer #2 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bug. Or it could be the leafcutter bee. Fascinating animal! They bite pieces out of rose leaves and take them to build their nests.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/INSECT/05576.html
2006-07-20 08:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a bug my friend, a beetle to be exact...you need to get to home depot and pick up a debugger...they have several good ones...just ask someone there!
2006-07-20 08:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by ria k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh sounds like a bug or maybe a fungus.
2006-07-20 08:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by Travis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋