, although they are an important part of the ecosystem, they can irritate us. This is because they damage plants by biting unsightly holes in leaves and stems. As a result, they may even dry out, but you can prevent this with home remedies. All you need to do is prepare the appropriate repellent. What will you need? Remember not to kill the caterpillars. Home remedies will repel them without the need to take their lives.
How to get rid of caterpillars at home? This infusion will quickly scare them away
Few people realize that an effective remedy for repelling caterpillars is an infusion of wormwood. All you need is about 1 kg of fresh leaves. If you don’t have them, about 100 g of dried herb will also work. Soak dry overnight in water.
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In both cases, just boil the wormwood and it’s ready. Then, when it cools down, strain the liquid, pour it into a spray bottle and spray it on the plants that have been attacked. You can also spray preventively if you expect that certain species may fall victim to caterpillars in the near future. What else will work? Flour and cinnamon. Just mix both products in equal proportions and sprinkle them around the plants that are attacked by the caterpillars. The mixture will create an unbreakable barrier.
What do caterpillars dislike? Take care of your garden and choose these plants
Not everyone realizes that in early spring you can use tricks that will scare away the caterpillars. First of all, focus on taking care of your garden. Regularly remove weeds and dig up the beds. In addition, choose plants whose smell will discourage larvae from appearing in the garden. These include mint, lavender, thyme and hyssop. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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