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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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By Jami Mack
eHow Contributing Writer
(38 Ratings)

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

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A Spray Bottle
  • Liquid Dish Detergent
  • Water

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

  1. Step 1

    Put 1 tsp. of soap into a spray bottle filled with water.

  2. Step 2

    Mix soap and water by shaking the bottle.

  3. Step 3

    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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