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title: "I have 2 knockabout roses and something is eating them. Do I use a…"
description: "I have 2 knockabout roses and something is eating them. Do I use a general purpose insecticide or should I go a more natural route and use the vegetable oil,…"
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author: "Amie"
published: "2024-06-15T15:10:02.924375Z"
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# I have 2 knockabout roses and something is eating them. Do I use a…

_Posted by Amie on 2024-06-15_

I have 2 knockabout roses and something is eating them. Do I use a general purpose insecticide or should I go a more natural route and use the vegetable oil, dish soap and baking soda method?  
I am unsure of what the bugs are as I don’t see any on them at all!

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## 5 comments

### Chrissy commented on 2024-06-15

Did you check under the leaves? That’s where they usually hide.

#### Amie replied on 2024-06-15

Yes and unless they are microscopic, I don’t see anything!

### 9s commented on 2024-06-15

Slugs probably. They’re nocturnal so you’ll only see them at night. Set up some low saucers with cheap beer in them at night and if they are slugs, they will gather to drink the beer and you can collect and dispose in the morning.

#### Amie replied on 2024-06-15

Great idea. Thanks!

#### Chrissy replied on 2024-06-16

I agree! Slugs are not uncommon rose pests.

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