Rose Saw Fly Larvae

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by silexa, Sep 9, 2024.

  1. silexa

    silexa Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2024
    Messages:
    22
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    HSEQ Advisor
    Location:
    East Staffordshire
    Ratings:
    +72
    My lovely roses are being attacked by the wonderful Rose Sawfly Larvae...Rose Clear doesn't seem to do anything to them, anyone have any recommendations?
     
  2. BB3

    BB3 Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2024
    Messages:
    884
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    A bit of gardening
    Location:
    London
    Ratings:
    +1,637
    Cut off affected twigs and leave them out for birds to eat the larvae.
    You don't need to use any spray
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • On the Levels

      On the Levels Super Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 17, 2024
      Messages:
      771
      Ratings:
      +1,772
      Never knew that there were so many different sawflies.
      Over the years the gooseberry one takes all the leaves but we do manage to get some harvest.
      Then the Solomon's seal thankfully allows us to have the flowers for some time and then we end up with lace curtains.
      And now...the rose one. Thankfully we only have one rose in the garden. Oh that's not true we also have a dog rose that grew from the root stock of a rose given to us many years ago and died back. So now I will have to keep an eye on those 2 plants.
      Funny though that the birds don't seem to take the larvae.
       
    • BB3

      BB3 Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 13, 2024
      Messages:
      884
      Gender:
      Female
      Occupation:
      A bit of gardening
      Location:
      London
      Ratings:
      +1,637
      They're strangely hypnotic if you watch them 'dance'
       
    Loading...

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Dismiss Notice