Aphids on roses: how to get rid
Aphids are small insects that can destroy flowers. These pests feed on plant sap and leave small holes in the leaves. If you do not pay attention to your flowers, then a lot of them can appear, since aphids multiply quickly. They lay eggs since autumn and can lead to the death of the flower. Aphids often appear on roses, so it is important to know how to prevent and get rid of them.
It is always easier to take care of prevention in advance than to remove pests later. By following simple rules, you will make it easier for yourself during the cultivation of a flower. It is best if you spot aphids when they are just laying their eggs. So you will soon get rid of aphids on your roses.
You can get rid of aphids on roses manually, but only at the initial stage of the appearance of pests
Take the following preventive measures:
- When buying seedlings or seeds, make sure they are of good quality.
- In the fall, clear the land of plant debris, weeds, and other biological debris.
- Repeat the procedure before planting, and also loosen the soil.
- Timely prune the rose.
- Provide moderate to regular watering. If there is an excess of moisture in the soil, this will lead to root rot and various diseases.
These simple rules will help you prevent pests and reduce your hassle.
How to deal with aphids on roses?
In pest control, you can use folk and chemical methods. The folk include the following:
- Soap solution. Grate 300 grams of regular soap or 100 grams of tar soap, then add it to 10 liters of water.
- Ash solution. Boil 300 grams of ash for half an hour. Strain and mix with 40 ml of shampoo. Dilute with 10 liters of water.
- A decoction of tobacco. Boil 400 grams of tobacco in 10 liters of water for half an hour. Then strain and leave for 2 days. Add 40 ml of soap or shampoo to the resulting solution.
Some people also use the manual pest removal method, but this only works in the early stages.
Chemical methods include any product that you find in a specialty store. The most popular are “Aktara”, “Aktellik”, “Fufanon”, “Kinmiks” and others.
When using chemicals, remember that after processing plants with them, you will no longer be able to use rose petals for cosmetic purposes, and pests gradually become immune to these agents
It is important to pay attention to roses when growing them and inspect them for pests. It is also necessary to carry out preventive measures. If pests have already appeared, use folk and other less aggressive methods first and use chemicals only if others have not helped.