I would feel better about this if the companion plants repelled the aphids, Aphids hate garlic and onion family plants. A chive placed over arose bush eradicates aphids for me. Have you tried saopy water? Neem is good to if you can find some Michael Bailes, The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250 Australia. (OZ); International fax 61 243 651979 Phone02 4367 7322 Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/ Email: <fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au> "Everyone over 40 is responsible for their own face." *****************************************************************