How to treat roses from aphids and what does the pest look like?

Garden roses are one of the most beautiful flower crops. However, they are loved not only by people, but also by all kinds of pests. Aphids are especially dangerous for such flowers. Having found this insect, it should be eliminated immediately. The methods of combating the parasite, as well as the prevention of its appearance, will be discussed in the article.

Aphids are a very small insect. The length of the pest rarely exceeds 3 mm, but it is simply impossible not to see it, since insects parasitize on roses in groups, in whole clusters. Aphids have excellent eyesight, and they can also reproduce at a catastrophic rate. You can find the pest on the buds, as well as on the lower part of the foliage. The insect has a long proboscis, with which it feeds on the sap of leaves and flowers.

Aphids are of different types, but it is on roses that its white and green varieties appear most often. Green aphids are more dangerous than white aphids, since they feed more actively and also more often bear offspring. Due to the activity of insects on rose bushes, the following problems arise:

• yellowness of the leaf plates, twisting them into a tube (there is a pest inside);
• drying and falling off of pink buds, while they look deformed;
• the appearance of an unpleasant sticky substance on foliage and buds;
• general weakening of the plant's immunity, if inactive - death.

Initially, aphids feed on the juice of young leaves. Later, the insect eats fresh shoots, as well as the twigs of the plant. The reasons for the appearance of an insect can be different:

• using dirty garden tools;
• excess fertilizer in the soil;
• the presence of a number of anthills;
• transition from another culture.

Whatever the reasons for the appearance of the insect, the plants must be rescued immediately. If the aphid has attacked recently and has not yet had time to multiply, it can be completely removed by mechanical methods. The first way is to simply transfer insects. Put on rubber gloves and walk around the aphid congestion, crushing the parasites.

The second option is to use a powerful jet of water. You can remove aphids from the bush by washing them off with good pressure. You can also shake the bush so that insects fall to the ground. However, both of these techniques do not always give good results.

You can also get rid of clusters of aphids with the help of chemicals. This is the most effective and efficient way to quickly destroy the pest. However, it should be remembered that such funds are quite aggressive. Be sure to protect your skin by wearing closed clothing and gloves. Also, do not forget about the respirator. It is necessary to spray the plants on a day when there is no wind. The weather outside should be dry. Now let's see which tools will be the most effective.

• Aktara. A highly toxic insecticide that contributes to the rapid death of parasites. For 5 liters of water, you will need a whole package of the product. After dilution, the composition is collected in a spray bottle and sprayed on the foliage. Especially carefully it is necessary to spray the lower part of the sheet plate.
• Karbofos. In summer, you can also remove aphids with the help of "Karbofos". For 10 liters of water, 75 grams of the product is enough. Each rose bush will require a liter of this composition.
• Iskra-BIO. An excellent insecticide from natural ingredients. For a liter of water, you need to take 5 milliliters of poison.
• Fitoverm. One of the few drugs that can be used during the flowering culture. The dosage depends on the area to be treated. A clear instruction comes with the product. It is impossible to underestimate or increase concentration.
• Inta-Vir. This chemical affects the nervous system of aphids. You can save rose bushes if you treat them with a solution of 10 liters of water and 1 tablet of the product.

Other Popular Chemicals:

• Biotlin;
• Dichlorvos;
• boric acid;
• Tanrek;
• "Fufanon".

Chemical compositions are great for fighting insects, but plants need to be treated with them only in extreme cases. There are several reasons for this:

• if you like to dry roses or use fresh petals to create creams and lotions, then after chemical treatment this will not be possible;
• if the procedure is violated, crops that grow next to roses will be greatly affected;
• any chemical compounds are highly addictive, becoming completely useless in the fight against aphids.

Traditional methods, in contrast to chemical compositions, will be safer. They will not harm roses and nearby plants. If aphids have just appeared, and there are not too many of them, then it is recommended to use folk methods of struggle. We will describe the features of such solutions below.

The baking soda solution is easy to make at home. It is necessary to take baking soda (3 tablespoons) and pour it into prepared warm water with dissolved soap. Then the agent is drawn into a spray bottle and used as directed.

You can also poison aphids in the garden with the help of ordinary laundry soap. This is a very simple and at the same time effective way. Due to the consistency of the composition, the aphid sticks to the bushes, and then quickly dies. Making a solution is very simple: you need to take a bar of soap, then turn it into shavings with a grater. The resulting shavings are poured with a bucket of warm water, wait until the soap is completely dissolved. Then the bushes are sprayed.

It helps very well against aphids and tar soap. The following composition will allow the bushes to be protected from the effects of insects: 1000 grams of ash are stirred in 5 liters of liquid, brought to a boil and kept on fire for several minutes. Then the mixture will need to be cooled. After that, it remains only to supplement it with 30 grams of tar soap. Spraying is carried out in calm weather.

This is one of the best solutions because aphids hate strong smells. In addition, ammonia contains nitrogen, which makes an excellent plant food for shrubs. To prepare the solution, you need to mix two tablespoons of ammonia with a bucket of water, and then pour 40 milliliters of soap or dishwashing liquid into the resulting composition. You can spray the bushes with a spray bottle. And also the composition is often sprayed with a broom.

Vinegar is a rather corrosive remedy, so it is never used in its pure form. The substance will need to be diluted in water, the standard dosage is a teaspoon per liter. Or you can mix two tablespoons in a bucket at once. As for apple cider vinegar, here the concentration can be doubled. The resulting solution can be sprayed onto the bushes with a spray bottle.

Cultures growing in the country can also help fight aphids. For example, garlic is an effective insect repellent. You need to take 0.2 kg of cloves or 0.4 kg of plant feathers, and then grind well. Next, the garlic is poured with a liter of heated water. The mixture should be infused for 72 hours. Then it is filtered and diluted with water. For 1 part of the infusion, 10 parts of water are taken. To make the consistency of the composition more sticky, it is recommended to supplement it with a small amount of soap. The bushes are irrigated with a broom, sprinkling the mixture on top. Re-processing is carried out after 14 days.

Botva is a fairly effective remedy, and in most cases it is on the site of every summer resident. The greens of tomatoes or potatoes are carefully cut and then chopped. Next, a 10-liter bucket is taken, half filled with raw materials. Pour water on top, to the very edge of the bucket. At the end of all the manipulations, the bucket is left for a couple of days. Then the mixture can be filtered and applied. It is best to carry out three treatments per season.

Onions are a natural antiseptic, and their aroma repels not only aphids, but also many other insect pests. The tool is absolutely harmless, so it can be used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of the appearance of aphids. For cooking, you need 0.2 kg of husk and a liter of water. Everything is mixed, infused for 24 hours. The product will turn out to be concentrated, so before spraying it must be diluted (1 in 10).

To prepare an infusion of tobacco, you need to take 0.5 cups of tobacco dust, add a liter of water and bring to a boil. The composition should be boiled for 30 minutes, then cooled and left for a day. When 24 hours have elapsed, the solution is filtered and diluted with another liter of water. And also you will need to add about 30-40 grams of soap to the mixture. Rose bushes are sprayed with tobacco infusion on the leaf every couple of days. Treatments are stopped only after all aphids have died.

For the manufacture of pepper infusion, you should take a kilogram of fresh raw materials. If there is none, then you can replace it with dried, then you will need about 0.3 kg. The pepper is poured into a bucket of warm water and left for a day. After that, the infusion will need to be filtered and diluted with water. The proportions will be 1:10.

Celandine juice is quite toxic, so it can be used to successfully fight aphids. The easiest way to do this is through watering. A pound of celandine is poured with a bucket of water. After half an hour, the liquid will turn brown. This means that the solution is ready. With this mixture, you need to immediately water the bushes.

And also infusion of celandine can be used for spraying. Cut off three large bushes, grind them and pour 10 liters of water. Then the mixture is infused for 24 hours. Spraying with such an infusion is carried out every few days until the aphid completely disappears.

Vodka is instant death for aphids. To destroy the insect, dissolve 0.3 liters of vodka in a liter of water. If alcohol is taken, then the concentration should be half as much. The composition is also supplemented with a small amount of laundry or tar soap. Further, the rose bushes are to be sprayed. You can also wipe the foliage with a cotton swab.

This drink contains substances that are deadly to insects, so it can also be used. An additional plus is that after the remedy, the plants begin to grow better. This is because there is sugar in Coca-Cola.

To prepare the solution, you need to mix 2 parts of the drink and 7 parts of water. Stir well, wait until the foam is gone, and then use on bushes. There is also another recipe. Gas is released from the drink, for this it must stand for several hours without a lid. Then "Coca-Cola" is supplemented with liquid soap. The resulting composition must be diluted with water, otherwise wasps will flock to the plants. It is necessary to process the bushes with such a tool 2 times in 14 days.

The sharp and toxic smell of kerosene will keep aphids away for a long time. To obtain a solution, mix kerosene (0.2 l), soap (0.1 kg) and water (0.1 l, while the liquid must be boiled). Next, the composition is poured with a bucket of water.It is necessary to process it immediately, until the smell is gone. This should be done once a week. Important: 24 hours after spraying, rose bushes should be well watered.

You can prepare such a solution if you have citrus peels at home, for example, from an orange or lemon. In total, you will need about 0.3 kg of crusts. They are poured with a liter of water and placed in a cool place for 72 hours. Then it is filtered, diluted with water and used for spraying.

Iodine works best in tandem with milk. You need to take 100 ml of milk and mix with 0.5 ml of iodine. Then the resulting composition is poured with a liter of heated water. Spraying is carried out immediately, paying special attention not only to the leaves, but also to the stem of the bush.

It is better not to allow the appearance of aphids on the site, because this insect reproduces very quickly and in a matter of days it captures the culture. To provide roses with good protection, preventive measures will allow.

• The cleanliness of the garden area should be the main concern of those who grow roses. It is necessary to remove weeds near rose bushes, collect fallen leaves and twigs in time.
• Plants need spring pruning. During this procedure, diseased and dry branches are cut from the bushes.
• Ash will help prevent the appearance of aphids. It should be sprinkled in a thin layer next to the rose bushes.
• Roses should be located in places where air circulates continuously. If there is no ventilation, insects will not keep themselves waiting long.
• Aphids mainly appear on weak and frail bushes, so plants need to be fed to keep them healthy. Both organic and mineral mixtures are suitable.
• It will be good if the gardener manages to attract nurse insects to the site. The best choice is a ladybug. She flies to areas where chamomile and dill grow. Planting dandelions will allow you to acquire ground beetles and lacewings, which are also very useful in the household.
• In addition to insects, birds can be attracted to the site. If you install several feeders in the country, the birds will fly in on an ongoing basis. They feed on the larvae of aphids, and also carry them to the nests for feeding the young. Another option is toads. These creatures will destroy the aphids completely. In order for them to settle on the site, it is important to increase the humidity. For this, plates and other containers with water are placed around the perimeter of the garden.

You can also protect roses by planting useful plants nearby. Marigolds, dill, mint, fennel, lavender, and parsley will scare away the insect, forcing it to stay away.