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My pumpkin is doing well. I have a worry about my roses. (Original Post) Ptah Jun 2019 OP
Aphids. Find some lady bugs. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #1
When I used lady bugs, they flew away. Another alternative is spooky3 Jun 2019 #2
The aphids must have been substandard The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #4
They didn't even give them a chance! I suspect some gardeners use netting to confine them until spooky3 Jun 2019 #5
I'll shop here in Tucson for lady bugs. Ptah Jun 2019 #6
I have read that if you want one really big BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #3
That makes sense. Ptah Jun 2019 #7
Well, you HAVE TO read this! BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #9
Gitcha some lady bugs. marble falls Jun 2019 #8

spooky3

(36,204 posts)
5. They didn't even give them a chance! I suspect some gardeners use netting to confine them until
Tue Jun 4, 2019, 06:58 PM
Jun 2019

they discover the tasty aphids.

This source says you need to use 3000 ladybugs PER rose bush and to take other steps (some of which seem a little cruel) to prevent flying away:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sdut-how-to-make-aphid-eating-ladybugs-feel-welcome-2011jul22-story.html

BigmanPigman

(52,250 posts)
3. I have read that if you want one really big
Tue Jun 4, 2019, 06:45 PM
Jun 2019

pumpkin you leave only one or two on the vine and cut the rest off. I don't know if this is true or not but it was written in different resources.

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