My rose again

Gers

Sorry - couldn't find my post from last year about the rose bush outside my house.

After three years of neglect the rose bush was lovely last year, this year it's being eaten by something so I'd appreciate any advice about it. I began to prune off the damaged parts this morning and found a tiny wee caterpillar.  Last week I sprayed the bush with watered down washing up liquid but feel that something stronger is better.  New stems are growing well with buds but then get chomped.

It's a glorious red Girl Guiding Centenary Rose which has been in place since 2014.  Is there a recommended solution please?  Thanks.

Farway

Personally, as it's only one rose I'd just got to Wilko or similar and by a ready to use spray bottle of Roseclear Ultra, does the lot in one, use go as per instructions

Gers

Farway said:

Personally, as it's only one rose I'd just got to Wilko or similar and by a ready to use spray bottle of Roseclear Ultra, does the lot in one, use go as per instructions

Thanks - I bought some yesterday (no ready to use one in my little hardware shop but a bottle of concentrate) and sprayed away merrily.  I appreciate your advice.

twopenny

You are not alone. I've had sone caterpillar or bug eating my box hedge, magnolia, and now having a go at the pyramid bay tree.
The general spray seems to help but I haven't been determined enough and just do occasionally.
I've promised I'll do better next year