Rose — 6Pests & diseases

• Pests: non-chemical measures in the source

  Rose chafer beetle: hand-pick the beetles during the day and destroy them. White grub: set up a light trap to attract the adult beetles. Red scale: rub off the scales with cotton soaked in kerosene, and cut and burn affected branches. Neem oil 3% is listed for thrips, aphids and leafhoppers.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Rose – Pests (non-chemical measures), pp. 248–249

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04

• Pests and diseases: ask before you spray

  The source lists chemical sprays for chafer beetle, white grub, red scale, mealybug, thrips, aphids, leafhoppers, two-spotted mite, black spot and powdery mildew. Choose any product only with your local Horticulture or Agriculture Officer.

  Follow the instructions on the product label. Consult your local Agriculture Officer before use.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Rose – Plant protection, pp. 248–249

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04