Roses are at their peak blooming during the summer months – it is a time of celebration for rose lovers. It is also when aphids are active on roses and accumulating quickly. Thankfully, if you see them, there are some quick fixes to rid this rose pest so you don't lose out on flowers.
Aphids are a common sight when growing roses, with the sap-sucking pests attracted to fresh growth. They aren’t always hugely problematic, but can multiply quickly in the warm months, and you don’t want a small infestation to become a big problem. There are easy ways to tackle aphids that make an immediate difference (like using this insecticidal soap spray from Amazon), as well as longer-term thinking to control them as part of a natural, wildlife-friendly garden.
