Hello! Roses are attacked by aphids – Aphids - pest management. It is recommended to carry out 2 treatments against aphids, 7 days apart, alternating insecticides: , in a dose of 5 ml/10 L water and , in a dose of 1.5 g/10 L water.
To increase the effectiveness of the insecticides, it is advisable to add an adjuvant to the solution such as , in a dose of 2 ml/10 L. Spray the mixture as finely and evenly as possible on the plants, insisting on the areas where the aphids are present.
Then, 10-12 days after the insecticide treatments, it is recommended to use a maintenance product such as: , applied directly by spraying, according to the recommendations on the label. It supports the regeneration of plants after certain stress conditions, or if they have suffered from pest attacks.
In the future, in order to detect the presence of pests (flies, aphids, etc.) in time and to be able to apply a treatment at an early stage of the attack, it is recommended to use an adhesive trap such as . The pest insects are attracted by the color of the paper and stick to the special adhesive.
In addition, during the growing season, it is recommended to regularly apply a fertilizer that is specially formulated for the nutritional requirements of roses: or , applied according to the label recommendations.
More tips and information on the care of roses can be found in our articles:
Roses, planting guide and care work;
Roses, pest and disease control;
Rose pruning - specific guide.