Eriophyid mites can be found on tender new growth of buds and between stem and leaf petioles. Mites carrying the virus pass it from plant to plant as they feed on the plant sap of tender stems. Humans can also vector the virus through grafting and pruning. The virus does not stay in one place on the plant.

Can Rose rosette disease be cured?

There is no “cure” for RRD that you can use to treat a rose once it's infected. However, if you act quickly you might, just might, be able to save the rose. To understand why this might work it's important to understand what happens once RRD infects the plant.

How do you get rid of Rose rosettes?

Early detection and removal of infected roses is the best way to reduce the spread and impact of this disease. When removing the infected plant, bag it before cutting the plant down or quickly place the cut plant material in a trash bag to help isolate and prevent the eriophyid mite vectors from escaping.