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Aphids as pests are one of the most common destroyers of plants and are a tiny insect that feeds on the sap of leaves and flowers. This causes the plants to rot and they can die completely. In addition, there are many species of aphids.
Although in specialized stores you can find many products to completely eradicate them. We present the best home remedies against all pests, which are very effective.
How to get rid of pests with garlic
Garlic is one of the most effective natural insecticides for plants and has strong antifungal properties. Garlic helps against all other pests
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water
- 4 cloves of garlic
Preparation and application
- Cut 4 cloves of garlic into smaller pieces
- Pour 1 liter of water into a pot and add the garlic cloves.
- Cover the container with a cotton cloth and let it rest for at least 24 hours.
- After letting the mixture rest, uncover the pot and put it on the stove, let it simmer on low heat for at least 20 minutes.
- Then remove the pot from the stove, let it cool and strain it so that only the liquid remains.
- Pour the resulting mixture into a large container with a sprayer.
- When the solution is no longer hot, you can use the garlic mixture to remove aphids from your plants.
How to remove aphids with vinegar
Because of its strong smell, vinegar is the best home remedy against pests. It acts as a powerful repellent, so it is mainly used as prevention against aphids.
If you want to use this eco-friendly mixture against aphids, simply make a solution of vinegar and water. Specifically, you must mix 1 liter of vinegar to 10 liters of water. Spray the entire plant with it every evening after sunset.
