Why Do Roses Get Aphids

Their preferred food is the sap found in the leaves and stems of your roses. The sap is especially prevalent in new growth so aphids will start feasting on that first. Once they have sucked out all of the available sap from your rose bush, they move on to another plant.

How do I keep aphids off my roses?

Spray your roses with neem oil to kill aphids and protect your plants. Get a spray bottle filled with pure neem oil and spray your aphid-infested plants 2-3 times. Neem oil is a natural pesticide that is distilled from plant seeds, and it will coat the aphids and prevent them from feeding or laying larvae.

Why do my roses keep getting aphids?

Excessive amounts of fertiliser (with nitrogen) or water deficits promote aphid attacks, so please observe the planting and care guidelines when buying rose bushes.