How to Get Rid of Bugs on Roses, the Green Way

By Jami ONeill

How to Get Rid of Bugs on Roses, the Green Way How to Get Rid of Bugs on Roses, the Green Way

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Read on for the safest way to kill rose bugs without the pesticides in the air around your home.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • A Spray Bottle
  • Liquid Dish Detergent
  • Water

How To Get Rid of Bugs on Roses … the GREEN way!

Step1
Put 1 tsp. of soap into a spray bottle filled with water.
Step2
Mix soap and water by shaking the bottle.
Step3
Spray mixture directly on the plants with and without the bugs. The bugs will die, and not spread to the other plants if you spray them all.

Tips & Warnings

  • Keep your roses pruned, you’ll have less chance for bugs.
  • This is the safest way to kill rose bugs without the pesticides in the air around your home.
  • Make sure to prune properly, above 5 leaves, on an angle.

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