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Aphids

New leaves distorted and yellow, foliage and stems covered in sooty mould, insects crowded on young leaves and shoots.

Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide, kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.

Leaf Spot

Brown spots on leaves.

Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

A combination of systemic fungicide and contact insecticide. Kills pests and mites on contact and works from within the plant to control black spot, powdery mildew and rust on roses and ornamentals in the home garden.

Powdery Mildew

Powdery white film on leaves.

Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

A combination of systemic fungicide and contact insecticide. Kills pests and mites on contact and works from within the plant to control black spot, powdery mildew and rust on roses and ornamentals in the home garden.

Rust

Orange pustules on leaves or stems.

Solution

Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use

A combination of systemic fungicide and contact insecticide. Kills pests and mites on contact and works from within the plant to control black spot, powdery mildew and rust on roses and ornamentals in the home garden.

Snails and Slugs

Large ragged holes, chew marks on leaf edges and silvery trails on leaves or ground.

Solution

Yates Blitzem

Kills snails and slugs by dehydration.

Whiteflies

Wilting and stunting of new shoots. Can cause silvering and yellowing of leaves (eg. squash) and uneven ripening of tomatoes and sometimes plant death. Sooty mould often accompanies large numbers of white flies as they excrete honeydew when feeding on plant tissue.

Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide, kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.