Asked on Jun 06, 2014
How can I safely get rid of aphids (little green insects) on roses?
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Jan Cassady
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I have only one rose bush with these little pesky insects on it, what can I do to safely rid the rosebush of these aphids?
10 answers
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You can spray Ortho's Rose Pride or another one is called Sevin.
Ann Peters
on Jun 06, 2014
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Try a pan of warm soapy water (like ivory dish soap) pour it over the plant. Won't hurt the roses and usually gets rid of the aphids. If a house plant you could did in the soapy water.
Cbrake
on Jun 06, 2014
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I agree with cbrake. Also, see about some ladybugs. Many garden centers can get them for you. I would not use sevin on anything, or any other type of commercial pesticide, unless it is considered 100% safe.
Patricia W
on Jun 06, 2014
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Put baby powder on the plant. I also make a solution of 3 parts water 1 part vinegar and 3 drops of dawn dish soap.
Natalie
on Jun 06, 2014
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Soap and water...
Pam Davis
on Jun 06, 2014
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warm soapy water
Judy Winans
on Jun 06, 2014
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A good blast from the hose is usually adequate to take care of aphids. Make sure you get the underside of the leaves. You may need to do it for a few days in a row.
Douglas Hunt
on Jun 07, 2014
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My Mom, an avid gardener, always emptied the dishpan on her plants!
Jeanette S
on Jun 07, 2014
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Hose them off, a little squishing goes a long way too.
Sensible Gardening and Living
on Jun 07, 2014
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plant marigold flowers the bug does not like them
Shirley Hendrix Weber
on Apr 27, 2015
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