Have A Small Bush Covered With Aphids, Should I Cut Back Or Treat With Spray?

Question

I don’t know what type of bush it is. It has red flowers on it that resembles a bottle brush. It is covered with clusters of white aphids. It would take a lot of spray to treat, can I just prune it down?

Answer 1

First try hosing them off. They also can be wiped off with paper towels. They are soft and easy to remove.

Not knowing what the shrub is, I don't know if pruning will delay flowering. If it is flowering now, I wouldn't prune till the flowers cease.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm