Aphids are one of the most troublesome, omnivorous pests that often attack gardens. They love flowers, vegetables, shrubs and fruit trees, and especially like tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, peaches, raspberries, roses and viburnums. The spread is really huge, so when they appear, it is better not to risk it, because they will quickly spread to other plants and ruin not only the garden, but also the crops. How to get rid of them?
What time is best to spray for aphids? This is especially important
If you notice aphids in your garden, act quickly but not hastily. Before you start spraying the plants, wait for the right moment. Above all don’t do it when the forecast calls for rain, both on the same day and the next day. Otherwise, the water will completely wash away the agent you used, so all your effort will be in vain. Apart from that, use sprays late in the eveningwhen there are no more bees and other beneficial bees in the garden. This way you minimize the risk of harming them.
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How to make your own spray for aphids? Use herbs and waste
The second step in the fight against aphids is to use an effective agent. You can make it, among others, based on decoctions of vegetables, flowers and herbs. Put horsetail, dandelion or chamomile into the pot (it is worth leaving it in water for 24 hours) and bring to a boil. After cooling, strain it into a spray bottle and treat plants attacked by aphids, and it will not only deal with them, but also protect against diseases transmitted by these small pests. You can also use them preventively.
How to spray aphids with baking soda? It’s very simple
You can also spray effectively against aphids with: baking soda. All you need to do is dilute 1 teaspoon in 1 liter of water and spray the resulting solution over the attacked plants. In this case, however, definitely do not use the mixture during the day. Not only because of the bees, but also because baking soda exposed to the sun can burn the leaves. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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