I live in Oklahoma City. My roses have started growing new leaves and I had
checked them today after getting home from work. I noticed on the end of the
canes where I had pruned them there are small green bugs in colonies. Does
anyone here have any idea what they could be and what I can do to control
these pests???? Its raining here and the bugs are in full force on my
roses in the rain. They look like a slender fly---definitely not a worm

Thanks in advance

"Steve" wrote in message
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I live in Oklahoma City. My roses have started growing new leaves and I
had checked them today after getting home from work. I noticed on the end
of the canes where I had pruned them there are small green bugs in
colonies. Does anyone here have any idea what they could be and what I can
do to control these pests???? Its raining here and the bugs are in full
force on my roses in the rain. They look like a slender fly---definitely
not a worm

Thanks in advance

Maybe aphids? I am in Oklahoma nd I think they are out now. Try some insect
soap?

"RhondaM" wrote in message
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"Steve" wrote in message
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I live in Oklahoma City. My roses have started growing new leaves and I
had checked them today after getting home from work. I noticed on the end
of the canes where I had pruned them there are small green bugs in
colonies. Does anyone here have any idea what they could be and what I
can do to control these pests???? Its raining here and the bugs are in
full force on my roses in the rain. They look like a slender
fly---definitely not a worm

Thanks in advance

Maybe aphids? I am in Oklahoma nd I think they are out now. Try some
insect soap?

Also just spraying with a hose helps. Lady bugs should
be out and about soon. They take care of most.

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8