Knockout Rose Webbing and Drying Buds: Spider Mites in Wet Weather

Likely Spider Mites

Chicago area, wet weather. 4-ft Knockout has webbing at bud clusters, buds drying. Never happened before.

Organic Mite Control

• Prune dead parts to stimulate new growth.
• Foliar sprays (rotate):
  • Strong garlic spray (concentrate or homemade: 8 oz crushed garlic juice in 1 gal water)
  • Strong caffeine spray (cold-brew coffee)
  • Mild Castile soap (1 oz Dr. Bronner's lavender per gallon)
• Ensure proper feeding—stressed plants attract mites.

Spider mites thrive in hot, dry conditions but can flare after wet periods if foliage stays damp.