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Aphids

Small black, brown or green insects clustered on growing tips, that cause new leaves to distort and damage to flower buds.

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.

Yates Mavrik Insect & Mite Spray - Concentrate

Controls a broad range of insect and mite pests.

Scale

White or grey raised spots along stems, developing into white waxy encrustations.

Solution

Use Yates Lime Sulfur during winter dormant period only

Yates Conqueror Spraying Oil

An intermediate spraying oil for control of scale, mites and mealy bug on fruit trees, grapes and ornamentals.

Yates Lime Sulfur - Concentrate

Forms a protective film of sulfur which helps prevent the entry of fungus into fruit trees and ornamental plants.

Black spot

Yellow patches on leaves turning to black spots with yellowish rings, leaf drop.

Solution

Yates Liquid Copper Fungicide - Concentrate

For fruit, vegetables and ornamentals - a unique, easy-to-use, copper fungicide. Forms a protective barrier on your plants to prevent attack from fungal spores and bacteria.

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-brown spots on the underside of 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.

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Protects against a very wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases. It is formulated from copper and sulfur, which are naturally occurring compounds.

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.

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Protects against a very wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases. It is formulated from copper and sulfur, which are naturally occurring compounds.

Mites

Mottled or discoloured leaves, spidery webbing between leaves.

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.

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Concentrate

A fast acting broad spectrum insecticide based on natural, low toxic and organic ingredients. It controls by contact action.

Thrips

Tiny brown insects that damage flower petals.

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.