12 Rosebush Pests to Look Out For and How to Treat Them

Rosebushes are great additions to a flower garden. However, many common garden pests love to hang out in or damage rosebushes, making it hard to keep the plant happy and healthy.

We chatted with garden experts to find out what common pests love your rosebush as much as you and tips for how to get rid of them. This list of common pests includes a description of the insect, signs your rosebush is under attack, and the best methods for getting rid of these pests.

Read on for more information about rosebush pests and how to avoid them in the garden.

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Pests vs. Beneficial Insects

Of course, not all insects on your rosebush will harm it. There are many beneficial critters such as ladybugs and praying mantises, both of which eat aphids, which are a common garden pest that dine on plants like tomatoes as well as rosebushes.

Before you begin trying to eliminate the bad bugs, make sure the insect is a common rosebush pest, because you wouldn’t want to harm the good bugs that help your garden thrive.

Most Common Rosebush Pests