Also, what is best for aphids and that stuff that turns leaves black;
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Walter Reeves on May 16, 2012moderate control of aphids can be gotten by washing them off with a water hose, putting them where wolf spiders and ground beetles can catch then. For heavy infestations, use a systemic insecticide like Bayer Tree & ShrubHelpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 17, 2012Get rid of the aphids and you'll likely take care of the sooty mold issue as well. As Walter says, usually a good blast of water will do the trick.Helpful Reply
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Connie E on May 18, 2012You can use a mix of Dawn dishwashing soap and water in a spray of any kind. Because I have a lot of Roses, I use a garden sprayer container with the pump on top.Helpful Reply
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Walter Reeves on May 19, 2012Be careful using detergent on plants. Soaps and detergents are not the same and dishwashing detergent may harm plant leaves by dissolving the wax that protects them.Helpful Reply
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