Thrips' pupae overwinter in leaf litter and grass, emerging in spring as yellow or black adults. Air currents transport them to the roses, where they burrow deep into the buds and petals to feed on pollen and sap. Symptoms of their presence include petals with brown edges or spots. Misshapen buds open partially or not at all. Thrips also speckle the petals with black excrement. These pests pose the greatest threat in late spring and early summer, when the first flush of buds emerges.
Mickey Mouse is a funny animal cartoon character and the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company. He was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios in 1928. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, Mickey has become one of the world's most recognizable characters. Mickey first was seen in a single test screening (Plane Crazy).
Walt Disney-Mini Biography (TV-14; 4:15) Walt Disney loved drawing at an early age and opened an animation studio in 1923. In 1928, his animated short film Steamboat Willie was released and introduced Mickey Mouse, who would become the mascot of The Walt Disney Company.