Indoor Rose Bush Pests: Spider Mites and Fungus Gnats

Identification

• Webbing = spider mites. Tiny mites on leaf undersides.
• Tiny flying bugs = fungus gnats. Larvae live in wet soil.

Cultural Control (Do First)

1. Water by weight: Soak in saucer 5–10 min, drain, feel weight. Rewater only when pot feels light.
2. Mist foliage weekly for humidity (discourages mites).
3. Fertilize monthly during growth with balanced formula.

Chemical Help

Visit a local garden center (not a chain store) for a miticide labeled for spider mites on roses. Follow label exactly. Fungus gnats disappear once soil dries properly.