Yellow beetles on my roses

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  1. AAnightowl

    AAnightowl Young Pine

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    There are little yellow beetles with dark spots eating my roses. What are they and how to get rid of them ? I am spraying with soapy dishwater, but it doesnt seem to help very much. I have not been able to get a picture of them.
     
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    I don't know what they are, especially without a picture, but there is a rose systemic insecticide you can use on the roses and would kill them dead in their tracks. Unless you use these for garnishing or eating, of course. Most likely soapy water will only deter "for the moment", beetles seem to be in abundance and will be right back, as soon as you turn your back.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Check out Spotted Cucumber Beetles as I know they can damage roses.
     
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    Ok, cuz these do resemble a smaller potato beetle...about the size of lady bugs sort of.
     



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    I think those are it ! Is neem oil the only cure ? I lost one rose bush already this season, and another is not looking too good. I sure do not want to loose any more rose bushes!
     
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