JPIXI
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Bee bites

Recently I found on my roses there are a lot of holes. They are about the same size and shape. At first, I suspect they are caused by ants, but no, they are bitten by bees :shock: and grasshopers...

What can I do? Supply them honey at my most hatred neigbour house to lure them away? :oops: ..hahaha kidding

I don't wish to use chemical, I prfer my rose got bitten all then to poison them...

grandpasrose
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I would be very surprised if this was caused by bees, but most likely by the grasshoppers.
You can purchase a control product called grasshopper semaspore bait either at your local nursery, or on-line. I know that Gardener's Supply Company at www.gardeners.com has it. It is a biological control safe for people and pets.
Of course, not knowing your lifestyle, if you are raising poultry such as turkeys, chickens, etc. - let them have a go at your grasshoppers, they love them.
Also, grasshoppers love it where it is hot and dry. If you can, try spraying around your roses with a hose in the early morning to keep it a little damp. Don't leave it soaking wet for too long, as this invites a whole host of other problems like mildew, etc.
Hope this helps! :wink:
VAL (Grandpa's Rose)

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There is a tiny insect called Leaf Cutter Bee. This is a beneficial insect that collects leaf bits for nesting. I notice them hovering around my roses when the weather is hot and dry, as it is now. If you just have bees, its best to do nothing as they are pollinators. When I notice any damage on my rose leaves, spot-hole-spore-, I remove the leaf.

Be mindful that using a chemical of any kind kills beneficial insects along with the pests.

I cannot speak to grasshopper damage or cure.

The Helpful Gardener
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Fissherman love them as bait I hear. Maybe find a fisherman who wants to collect them as bait...

The fisherman infestation can be really hard to gert rid of though... :lol:

Scott



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