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Although aphids are small, they can quickly cause enormous damage. In the garden they attack potted plants, fruit trees and flowers. How do you deal with them? Here is an effective way to kill aphids and all insects!
How do aphids damage plants?
These small pests feed on plants, sucking a huge amount of sap from them, which causes the plant to die. Aphids can appear on garden flowers, in pots, on vegetables and fruit trees. They are small (between 2 and 5 mm) but the speed at which they reproduce and begin an invasion is terrifying. Aphids are often found in large clusters on plants; when they finish with one plant, they move to another. Fortunately you can prevent this with natural remedies!
Natural methods against aphids
Before you start any of the following methods, first collect all the aphids. Do this using gloves. You can also try removing them under a stream of running water. It is also worth ensuring that ladybugs appear in the garden, as they love aphids. Limit the use of chemical sprays and regularly use natural fertilizers. Ladybugs will come to your garden on their own.
Poppy milk
Mix milk and water in equal proportions. With this method fresh milk works best, i.e. straight from the cow – then you will be sure that this method will definitely work. Carton milk may not be as effective as spraying with fresh milk.
Soda
Water with vinegar
Vinegar is effective in fighting fruit flies and when cleaning the apartment. It turns out it also works well in removing aphids. Mix with water in a ratio of 1:10. Be sure to put the water in the bowl first and then pour in the vinegar. As with the soda method you can add a few drops of dish detergent or 2 ml of gray soap to the solution.
Aphids on fruit trees
Fighting aphids on trees is very difficult and time-consuming. It is worth planting mint, garlic or onions near the infected tree – the smell of these cuttings repels aphids. Also try to invite ladybugs into the garden.
Onion
Chop 2 onions into small pieces. Then pour 10 liters of water. Boil everything over low heat for half an hour. Now cool the broth and pour it into a spray bottle. Do this every 2-3 days until you see fewer and fewer insects on the plant.
Garlic extract
Press 20 dekagrams of garlic through a press and pour over 10 liters of water. Let it sit for 24 hours and after a while pour the extract into a spray bottle. As with onion decoctions – use every 2-3 days until you see improvement.
