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I have several floribunda type roses in containers in inland San Dieg County, California. The only trouble we have with them is to keep mites away during warm weather. I have never had problems with spider mites on roses planted in normal beds, but I have discovered that in this locale the mites just luv 'em when it gets warm. The only thing I have seen locally is to use a systemic insecticide such as Di-Syston, which I know needs to be handled with specaial caution – its quite toxic. Does any rose fans out there know any different techniques they've dealt with mites, especially on roses in containers? Michael Maculsay 70700,2667