Thanks Wane - I'll be trying this today ). Funny how they only seem to
be on my new (planted last year) rose bush - at least thus
far......Pinetree.

"Wane Smooth" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:41:12 GMT, Pinetree wrote:

Is there a spray one can make up for greenfly and aphids (on rose buds
in
partic)? Picking them off, or a blast from the hose is not the answer
for
this corner of my garden ).

Hi Pinetree,a pint of water with one or two of cap's full of cooking oil.
Add a couple of drops of detergent to break up the oil,give it a good
shake
and spray.
The idea is the oil coats the aphids and they suffocate.
Some people only use the water and detergent. I dont like this because too
much detergent can damage the plants.
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Regards From
Wane Smooth

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