Green thumb ;)
 

Don't suppose you could get a pic of the holes in the leaves? That would help a lot, and also does the damage happen at night (do you actually see the insects, what type of bug are they etc.)?

Careful with the neem oil, it can be quite toxic to aquatic life. I use it to take care of certain outdoor infestations but Parrot's Feather (Myriophyllum) in particular doesn't like the overspray. There were no fish in the barrel (literally or figuratively lol) so I don't know how it affects them.

I couldn't find the neem oil

I have tried some insecticide soap - says it will deal with white flies

we shall see how it goes.

will try to take pictures tomorrow of the rose bush and the cutting marks.
thanks again for the advice

Neal

Go to hydro light it on the same road as red coral. They will have neem oil

Also interesting fact, spraying plants with a 10:1 water:milk mix will boost a plants immune system and prevent mildew and other fungus

Just be sure to use skim milk for powdery mildew and clean leaves after mildew is gone as stomata (leafs pours) will be clogged