What should I do if the branches of the spring Chinese roses are covered with aphids?
The editor will share some green plant maintenance tips on dealing with aphids on the branches of spring Chinese roses, which are quite good knowledge, recommended for collection!
The sun finally recovered its state these days and started working properly. As soon as the sun comes out, the temperature rises rapidly. Our Chinese roses at home are also growing vigorously, with some already showing flower buds. However, the problem that troubles us is that aphids have also found their way here.
Aphids love to perch on the tender branches of Chinese roses and absorb sap. It's not just Chinese roses that attract aphids; crabapples, hibiscus, and even some crops are easily infested by them. Aphids are a common pest.
Aphid Introduction
Many gardening enthusiasts may not know what aphids are. Let's get to know aphids together.
Aphids are also known as plant lice or honeydew insects, a group of phytophagous insects. There are more than 4,400 species of aphids, making them one of the most destructive pests on Earth.
Aphids are very small, about 0.15-0.49 centimeters in size, and multiply very quickly. That's why we often find aphids in groups.
Aphids have a strong reproductive capacity, capable of reproducing 10-30 generations per year. Female aphids are born fertile, and even more frighteningly, aphids can reproduce without the involvement of males.
Isn't it terrifying to think about it? It's like a woman who can start having children from birth and doesn't need a man to complete the reproductive plan. This is too scary; if humans evolve to this extent, it's a chilling thought...
What should I do if the branches of the spring Chinese roses are covered with aphids?
Moreover, aphids have another characteristic: they secrete honeydew containing sugar. Now the problem arises; it's not just about aphids. They can attract a lot of ants through the secretion of honeydew.
So, if you find aphids, you must deal with them promptly and not ignore them, or the consequences might be a pain you can't bear...
Aphid Control Methods
Although aphids are easy to occur, they are also easy to control. Unlike red spiders, which are more difficult to handle.
1. Manual Killing (You can do it, girl power...) - In the early stages of an aphid infestation, if detected in time, they can be manually removed. Usually, aphids gather on the tender branches of Chinese roses, so you can just pick them off and kill them.
However, to avoid any escapees, it is recommended to rinse the area with a high-pressure water gun after picking them off to thoroughly clean up any missed aphids and the bodies of the killed ones, including the honeydew secreted by aphids, to prevent attracting ants.
2. Spraying Pesticides - Of course, the most thorough method is to use pesticides. Aphids can be easily killed with acetamiprid.