Remember that aphids will overwinter on sow thistle or milk thistle so
removal of this weed reduces aphid numbers too.

Ladybirds also kill aphids (certain breeds) you can get bugs for them from
Try....Bio protection ph. 03 5781 0033 or Beneficial bug company 02 4570
1331 or Bugs for bugs 07 4165 4663.

Heather

"John Savage" wrote in message
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"Andrew G" writes:
So any ideas there? Any ideas on a good organic Aphid spray.

Yes. The same one that I suggested to you last time you asked that
question!
I could simply refer you to google to read it, but for those others who
are
newcomers, or read only infrequently, here it is again:-

Subject: Rogor substitues?

"Andrew G" writes:
We have been spraying the standard roses, ground cover roses, and
Daylillies
at work for Aphids, using rogor.

Save your Rogor for another job. Instead, spray with a mixture of metho
and water. I use it in the ratio 1:2 but you are free to experiment with
weaker dilutions. It seems not to harm any plants I've tried it on, and
the aphids die instantly. There couldn't be anything safer (just don't
smoke while mixing it!) and it leaves no residue. I spray liberally on
the buds of roses and new shoots of citrus where aphids accumulate. Do
it properly the first time and no followup spraying seems to be needed.

I think you will find a ratio of 1:4 quite adequate. Experiment first.
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John Savage (for email, replace "ks" with "k" and delete "n")