Aphid Honeydew on Rose Buds: Sticky Dots, Ragged Petals, and Ant Farmers

Zone 7, mild winter: tiny light-colored sticky dots on buds/leaves, ragged petals. Used combo fungicide/insecticide. First time in 3 years.

Aphids

Light-colored aphids excrete sticky honeydew. Ants farm them for honeydew. Spray undersides thoroughly. Mild winters increase aphid survival.

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