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Tiny Green Worms with Black Heads on Roses – Tortrix Moth Larvae

Tiny Green Worms with Black Heads on Roses – Tortrix Moth Larvae

These are Tortrix moth larvae (leaf rollers). They web buds/leaves together.

Easy Control

Any rose insecticide spray.
Or manual removal of webbed sections.

Early treatment prevents damage. Your 20-year-old roses will bounce back quickly.

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