This is the way to permanently eliminate aphids from your plants without having to resort to chemical products.
He Aphid is one of the pests that plants suffer, composed of small insects that feed on the sap of the stems and leaves. This feeding weakens plants, which can lead to illness and even death. There are various types of aphids on plants, such as black, green, yellow, white and red aphids.
Although there are specific products on the market to combat this pest, they also there are natural solutions, such as vinegar, which can be effective against aphids. These natural methods will help you eliminate the pest and restore the health of your plants.
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Homemade tricks to eliminate aphids from plants
Garlic
Garlic is an effective natural product to eliminate black, green and white aphids effectively.
- Prepare 4 or 5 cloves of garlic and a liter of water.
- Cut the garlic into very small pieces and crush them lightly.
- Place the water in a pot and add the garlic, covering it with a cotton cloth. Let the mixture rest for 24 hours.
- After this time, uncover the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer, letting it boil for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, let the mixture cool and strain the infusion.
- Transfer the liquid to a spray bottle.
- It is important to use this remedy for a maximum of 5 days, avoiding its continuous use, especially on more sensitive plants. In addition, it is advisable to apply it when sunlight does not directly hit the plants to avoid damage.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a very effective home remedy against aphids, thanks to its smell and the acetic acid it contains. To prepare this repellent, mix 1 liter of wine vinegar in 10 liters of water. You can adjust the proportions depending on the size and number of plants you have. Spray all plants when they are not in direct sun.
Nettles
Nettles, whether green or white, give off an aroma and substances that are ideal for eliminating different types of aphids. Prepare between 1.5 and 2 liters of water and immerse the nettles in the pot, letting them soak for a day with the mixture covered so that they marinate.
Tobacco
Nicotine is for these insects, if you use it in a concentrated form in the water it will serve as a pesticide for the most common aphids.
Soap
In addition to killing aphids, soap is the only product that can kill the cottony mealybug, one of the most persistent pests.
Source: Ambito
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