How to Prevent Bugs From Destroying Rose Bushes
A rose bush or two can add vibrant hues to your garden. Not to mention, they are relatively easy to tend and come in a variety of colors and types. Like many plants, rose bushes are susceptible to pesky bugs that can destroy your plant's petals and lush greenery. Some common insects that plague rose bushes include the Japanese beetle, a silvery green bug that arrives in mid to late summer. Aphids, a tiny, red insect, are another type of bug that can destroy your rose bush. The key is to get rid of these insects as soon as your rose bush shows signs of their presence (nibbled holes, dark spots and dying blooms). Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mix a few drops of soap (any kind will do) into a small cup with water. Stir the mixture up so that you have a sudsy water.
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Look over each individual rose bush for bugs and insects. Japanese beetles are a common problem for roses; they like to nestle down into the base of the actual rose. When you find a beetle, pick it up and drop it into your soapy water. Wear a pair of garden gloves to avoid any bug on hand contact.
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Flush the soapy water with all your beetles/bugs down the toilet.
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Spray your rose bushes with a hose to spray off any bugs that you missed. This is a great way to remove small insects, such as aphids.
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Spray the plant once again, only this time do so with an insecticide. You can purchase an insecticide at most garden supply stores or create your own concoction. This will prevent any future bugs from nesting in your pretty rose bushes.
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Tips & Warnings
Continue to spray your roses with water on a daily or semi-daily basis. Also continue looking for larger insects, such as the Japanese beetles, to prevent them from damaging your plants.
Avoid smashing any beetles or bugs that fall to the ground. Doing so will just attract more insects to the area. Instead, pick them up and put them in your soapy water.
