Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

Geranium (Pelargonium)-Leafroller

Numerous species including:
Oblique-banded leafroller (Christoneura rosaceana)
Orange tortrix (Argyrotaenia franciscana)

Pest description and damage The larvae of the orange tortrix are light cream to green with light brown heads and are up to 0.5 inch long at maturity. Oblique-banded larvae are similar in size but are darker green with dark brown to black heads. Both roll leaves and tie them with silk.

For biology, life history, monitoring and management

See:

Cherry, flowering (Prunus)-Oblique-banded leafroller

See "Leafroller" in:

Common Landscape Pests

Management-chemical control

See Table 3 in:

Chemical Control of Landscape Pests

Use pesticides safely!

Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

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