We fight aphids in simple but effective ways

Aphid is a pest that causes serious damage to garden and garden plantings. In total there are 4 thousand of its varieties. But there are also many effective ways to destroy this scourge. On how to rid the garden of insect infestations, read on.

Folk recipes

You can fight with the following methods (we take water in a volume of 1 liter, unless otherwise indicated):

• soap solutions (washing powder, liquid, odorless laundry soap) are prepared at the rate of 5 tbsp. l .;
• soap and soda suspension: crushed quarter of a bar of soap and 1 tbsp. l mix soda in warm water;
• onion: 35 g finely chopped, fill with water and leave for 5 hours, add a little soap, filter and add another liter of liquid;
• ash: we dilute a glass of substance in 5 l, leave for 12 hours (or you can simply boil for half an hour, adding 40 g of soap before use);
• tobacco: boil a mug of leaves (or cigarette butts) in 5 l, wait a day, filter;
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• potato: chop 100 g peel, insist 3 hours;
• garlic: finely chop 200 g, fill with water, leave for 5 days, dilute the concentrate before use (25 ml per bucket).

IMPORTANT. Dilute concentrated solutions, otherwise they can damage the plants. Work should be done with gloves, processed 2 weeks before flowering or after harvest (no later than 30 days), in the evening and dry weather. The effectiveness of the infusion is tested in a limited area, and only then it is used in all landings.

Plants against aphids

Repellents that repel the pest:

• lavender;
• garlic;
• bow;
• mint;
• coriander;
• basil;
• cilantro;
• thyme;
• daisies.

ON A NOTE. According to gardeners, basil and cilantro bring the greatest effect. Plants need to be planted next to the beds or directly on them.

Chemistry processing

The most popular drugs:

• "Spark";
• "Tanrek";
• "Actara."

Their advantage: Instant results, providing protection up to a month or more (in dry weather).

Minuses: the impact is on both pests and other (including beneficial) insects. To avoid the death of bees, spraying is carried out before the buds open. It can not be used during the ripening period.

Biological methods

The most effective means:

• Fitoverm;
• "Trichopol";
• "Actofit";
• "Jaguar";
• "Fufanon";
• "Arrow".

pros use: harmless to beneficial insects, can be used in any period (there is only one condition - 5 days before harvesting).

disadvantages: the result appears only after a week, precipitation reduces efficiency (additional treatments will be required). More expensive than chemicals.

It is worth remembering that chemistry penetrates vegetables and fruits, which then appear on our table. Therefore, we recommend using natural remedies against aphids. They do not guarantee absolute efficiency, but reduce the number of insects to a safe level, do not harm the environment and do not accumulate in the future crop.