Most often, roses are affected by aphids, and the fight against them is ongoing. People frequently treat bushes against aphids, with the number of treatments per season reaching 10. Even prevention may not be enough to save your flowers. It is essential to combat the pest with effective solutions.
Mechanical Methods to Combat Aphids
Green aphids can be removed mechanically by hand every day. You can also wash them off with a strong stream of water. Another option is to crush the aphids and rinse the bushes with running water.
Folk Remedies for Aphids
You can remove aphids with folk remedies:
- In 1000 ml, dissolve 5 tablespoons of laundry soap in warm water. Spray the bushes once every 2 weeks until autumn. Don’t forget to spray after rain.
- In 10,000 ml, dissolve 350 grams of ash in water, boil for a couple of hours, let it cool, and then treat the bushes with the filtered solution.
- Dissolve tobacco dust in 1000 ml of water, boil for 30 minutes, cool, strain, and add a tablespoon of soap. Spray the roses every 2 weeks.
- Boil 200 grams of onion peel in a bucket of water. Leave to infuse for five days. Strain and spray the bushes before use.
- Grind 20 cloves of garlic and dissolve in a bucket of water. Mix and infuse for 24 hours. This solution will protect against aphids, mites, and weevils.
Chemical Solutions for Aphids
You can also remove aphids using chemical means:
- Fitoverm
- Return
- Calypso Spray
- Anti-tick Max
- Into Vir
- Floristin
- Kinmix
- Spark of Gold
- Tanrek
- Flower Suite
These solutions are convenient because their action occurs instantly and lasts for a long time. When using chemical treatments, you should follow safety rules and strictly adhere to the instructions. Apply these solutions only a couple of times per season. Rotate the control methods, as pests can adapt to them. Folk remedies can be used between treatments with chemicals.
Important Note
After using these products, the flowers cannot be used to prepare medicinal products, tinctures, decoctions, or bouquets.
