Perhaps I should be spending my time eliminating the rose aphids instead of taking time to photograph them.
Dancing with aphids
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Perhaps I should be spending my time eliminating the rose aphids instead of taking time to photograph them.
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Soapy water in a spray bottle will take care of those pests!
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thank you. ‘ll try it
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And repeat as needed until they are diminished. 😉 The roses can handle some predation, but too many will stunt their growth.
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Absolutely wonderful! I am not keen on aphids myself, but I do appreciate looking at them in all their glory. Their multi-colored exoskeletal is amazing to look at. If you ever do get around to mixing up a soapy water concoction, please ensure to use it in sufficient dilutions and only use early mornings and late evenings. This is to avoid a phytotoxic reaction that could cause damage to your plants. If you’re looking for more information, I do believe the attached link will be of benefit. https://thebugagenda.com/killing-aphids-with-soapy-water/
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I love the efforts you have put in this, thanks for all the great articles.
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