Aphids damage roses by piercing the plant tissue and then sucking out vital plant juices. ... They can quickly overtake your roses and other garden favorites. Aphids also excrete a sticky substance known as honeydew, which attracts ants and other pests, and develops into unsightly sooty mold.

Should I remove aphids from roses?

It is best to wipe out aphids when you first notice them, as they have incredible reproductive capabilities. A plant can literally be covered with thousands of aphids in a very short time if not dealt with quickly.

Can roses survive aphids?

Roses can support large populations of sap sucking aphids (greenfly, blackfly and related insects) during spring and summer.