ᐅ Aphid infestation, roses severely affected

Created on: 31 May 2019 20:36
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Mizit
I’m quite sure this problem didn’t exist last week, but yesterday I noticed that some of the rose leaves looked completely eaten away. Then I spotted this nasty green cluster of aphids on the flower, and on practically every one. And we have a lot of roses.

The ones in front of the front door are also infested.

I went to the garden center right away today, and they gave me Cefaclor. I’m going to mix it as soon as the sun goes down, and then get started. The salesperson said I need to treat every leaf. That’s hardly possible with such dense foliage—there are thousands of leaves!
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hampshire
31 May 2019 22:37
Combining the right herbs and plants provides preventive protection. Next year, plant lavender alongside the roses, and the black tea can be enjoyed again.
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haydee
31 May 2019 22:39
Unfortunately not. The one who was hit the worst is sitting together with lavender.
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hampshire
31 May 2019 22:52
Those are apparently very uneducated aphids. Include a herb guide as well!
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haydee
31 May 2019 22:55
I am trying garlic. If you have a cold, at least it keeps vampires away.
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Müllerin
31 May 2019 23:18
Hm, well, we currently also have a lot of aphids – the good thing is, most of them are on the plants in the meadow and not on my perennials ) Meanwhile, there are also many ladybugs, lacewings, and paper wasps… they will take care of the aphids.
As many different native plants as possible, so that not only the "pests" feel comfortable.
There will never be any poison or even soapy water used in this garden.
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chand1986
31 May 2019 23:31
I have had good experience with lye made from pure soap. The plants tolerate it, but the aphids do not.