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has anyone tried this on mini roses?

17 years ago

I got aphids on my mini roses. Not being one with pesticides on hand, I used my homemade mix that I use to clean windows. Ammonia, water and rubbing alcohol. I have no idea of the precise ratio, but water was about half or more and It worked like a charm. No more aphids just the next day.

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diane_nj 6b/7a
17 years ago
No, and I might be afraid to try. Water alone would have been enough to rid yourself of the little beasties.
laura1
17 years ago
alcohol alone would most likely kill the aphids. I grow hoyas and they say it is ok to spray rubbing alcohol right on the plant to kill mealy bugs. I would be a little more cautious spraying anything on roses.
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