Rose slugs are slimy, green worm-like insects that can grow up to half an inch long. They munch on the undersides of rose leaves, leaving behind a skeletonized, translucent appearance often referred to as "windowpane" damage.
Identification:
- Up to ½ inch long when fully grown
- Soft-bodied with a slimy appearance
- Greenish-yellow in color with a black or orange head
Symptoms of Pest/Disease:
- Windowpane Leaf Damage: The slug will eat away at the soft tissue between the upper and lower veins of the leaf, leaving a translucent, almost skeletal patch.
- Lacy or Skeletonized Leaves: Heavy feeding by rose slugs can consume most of the leaf tissue, leaving behind only a lacy network of veins.
- Presence of Slime: Slug-like in their movement, rose slugs may leave behind a slime trail as they move across the foliage.
- Yellowing and Leaf Drop: As rose slugs consume the foliage, the entire rose bush may begin to look yellowed and weak. Heavy infestations can lead to defoliation.
| Products | Technical Name | Dosage |
| BT Bio Larvicide Powder | 1.5-2.5 kg/Acre & Spray | |
| Fantastic | Chlorantranliprole 0.4% w/w GR | 4-7.5 Kg/acre |
| K-Indox | INDOXACARB 14.5% SC | 200 ml per Acre |
