Bug problem, please help (pics of problem now)

[pyrxtc]

I have never been on this forum before and I don't know much about gardening but I would like some help please.

I have about 14 or 15 different roses in my two gardens. I lost two J&P roses over the winter. I have a bug infestation and cannot get rid of them. They are only on my Disneyland rose and no other though. I don't understand this?? Why would they attack only one bush? More omportantly, what can I use safely to get rid of them? There are a lot of animals in the neighborhood that roam freely and I have young kids.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

Also, are J&P roses lifetime guaranteed??

 

[shrubber]

I can't really tell from your photo what the insect or damage might be. Could you describe it?

 

[pyrxtc]

sorry, not the insect problem rose bush there, just thought I'd include a few pics of my roses that have actually bloomed already.

My problem is june bugs eating the rose buds and leaves. I have tried a few home0made solutions but they haven't worked. I'll try to get some pics tonight.

 

[shrubber]

A June bug or May beetle is probably not the name you are looking for. Those are the big, clumsy bugs that often fly headfirst into your window screen on summer nights. They really are not a pest. The grub ( baby ) of the beetle can cause problems by eating roots of grasses and strawberries most often.

My guess is the name you are looking for is a Japanese beetle. The good news is that literally millions of dollars have been spent researching this pest. They are very easy to control when you get past the home remedies and wivestales , so to speak. Beetle control in the landscape is
#1 Spray the plant to kill the beetle
There are many safe sprays to use around children and pets. See your local garden center. Straight hydrated lime is safe and works well for me.
#2 Use traps
These work, but be careful, They attract beetles! They use a phermone to draw male beetles to a fake 'mate'. be sure to place the trap far away from the ornamental plants that you are trying to protect.
#3 Hand picking
no explanation needed
#4 Kill the grubs
The most effective control by far.
You will find a vast selection of grub control available at the garden center.
Make sure to talk to someone who knows what they are talking about.
Grub control is all in the timing. Mid spring and mid fall are the best times to apply. You have to time the application to when the most grubs are up near the surface feeding on the roots of the grass. If you have beatles now, you don't have grubs now, make sense?
Good luck.

 

[pyrxtc]

there is nowhere close to hang the bag. My neighbor actually has one in the closest tree to the garden but it doesn't help me. I don't want anything too harsh since it will get in our drinking water since our water comes from a well nearby.

also, can anyone tell me why just the one bush?

 

[nocnurse]

Rose Chafers!!!!!!!!!!

I usually poke them into a deli tub 1/2 full of soapy water. Rose chafer link

 

[nocnurse]

Why the one bush?
Elliot Coleman (my hero) says it is because that plant was unhealthy or stressed to begin with. The bugs can see plants like that, and attack them first. That rose is not happy for some reason.

 

[Mamu]

One reason why I stopped growing roses. These pest can devour a flower overnight. Spraying doesn't help with beetles. You need to hand pick daily for about a month. They seem to pick the most fragrant then move on to the others.

Prune the plant back, and water a lot. Use a systemic granular once a month, this will feed and protect your plants from the inside. Although you will still need to hand pick beetles.

 

[robertchance]

many years ago i invested in a book with many pics, when i have a plant issue, i look and read the book, it has always helped, my suggestion would be to go to bookstore and invest a few bucks or find a gardening site that deals with roses and do a little research,,, or go to library,,, good luck

 

[wdwmom2]

Also, are J&P roses lifetime guaranteed??

No, they have a 60 day guarantee. This is a short time, but I have never had problems, as of yet, with J&P roses.

As a matter of fact, I just called J&P. My climber is only growing one long stem. The plant itself is very healthy. But 1 stem is not going to cover a trellis. My 60 days had just run out. The lady was very nice and said that she would send another plant out. I thought this was very nice!!!

 

[DebºoºS]

Oh those pics just break my heart The advice you've gotten so far is more useful than anything I could say. I haven't had a problem with rose chafers but I do use Sevin as a spray and also a systemic insecticide. Maybe that's why.
If they did that to my Disneyland rose I would do the following. Not saying this is the right thing to do just what I would do.
Treat them with Sevin spray. Snap off the eaten leaves and any buds left. Leave the canes they may send out new leaves after they're healthy. Cover them with cheese cloth tents for awhile to give them a chance to catch up. Fertilize them with Miracle-Gro & chase those buggers as soon I see them.
Good luck, keep us posted.