Aphids on roses are a common problem. The insects are small in size, but cause significant damage to the bushes in a short time. Aphids feed on the sap of young shoots and can destroy buds. If left untreated, the pest in a short time leads to oppression of the bush and absence of buds. To combat the pest, the following methods can be used, which have repeatedly proven their effectiveness.
Mechanical removal
When the first signs appear, aphids can be crushed by hand. To do this, you should carefully examine the bush. Most often, the insect accumulates near the buds or on young shoots. However, this method can only be used for a small number of insects.
Soap solution
Using soap creates a thin film that blocks insects' access to air, resulting in the death of the aphids. To treat roses, grind a bar of soap and dissolve it in 5 liters of water. Spray the resulting composition onto the bushes. The procedure must be carried out after sunset.
Ash
Wood ash helps to quickly kill aphids. To use, you need to prepare an ash solution. Mix 300 grams in 2 liters of boiling water and stir thoroughly. Cool and remove large pieces. Treat the bushes with the resulting solution.
Water
In order to remove aphids and not harm the plant, you should treat the bushes with a strong stream of water. Using a garden hose, you need to direct the stream at the plant.Repeat the procedure several times.
Tobacco dust
Tobacco dust is an effective remedy for saving roses. 1 glass of tobacco dust should be poured with a liter of boiling water and left for 24 hours. Strain the resulting solution and treat the roses in the garden.
Onion peel
An effective remedy. To prepare the infusion, pour 1 kg of onion peel into 3 liters of water and boil for 10 minutes. Strain the resulting broth and cool. Treat the plants. After 2 days, repeat the procedure.
Professional preparations
If there are a lot of pests, it is recommended to use insecticides that can eliminate aphids in a short time. Among the most common drugs, effective ones should be noted:
- Aktara;
- Decis;
- Calypso;
- Fitoverm.
Before making the solution, you must carefully read the instructions. Using professional products, you can get rid of pests in one procedure.
Aphids on roses can be a problem for every gardener. The insect can multiply quickly and take over an area in a short time. In order to take timely control measures, it is necessary to regularly inspect roses. If the pest has accumulated in large numbers, it is necessary to use chemicals that remove not only insects, but also larvae.
