Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:
Q. Shiny green and brown beetles are feasting on my rose bushes. They are small, one-quarter of an inch. They are chewing holes in the leaves and are present in large numbers. What are these insects, and how can we get rid of them? — Florence, Stockbridge.
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