If you are worried that your plants are at risk, rest assured that aphids are more of a nuisance than a serious threat to your landscaping plants. Your trees and shrubs will endure but on roses, if there is heavy infestation, it can make the leaves look mottled since the aphids suck the sap out of them. To get rid of an aphid infestation before Mother Nature has her way, simply apply a soapy solution on the underside of the roses. You can use a 1 quart spray bottle with 1 tablespoon of Ivory liquid. Spray then return in 2 hours, if the aphids are still at it, repeat the process.
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