How to get rid of scale insects on indoor plants: it is difficult to notice this pest
In nature, there are quite a few varieties of scale insects - this insect can settle on indoor plants.
The pest bites into the leaves, stem and bark, gradually sucking out all the juices from the flower.
The larvae also pose a danger, as they are quite difficult to notice during movement.
Let us turn to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
How to get rid of scale insects
You can use folk remedies if the plant is in the initial stage of damage.
Use an infusion of onions and garlic – chop some vegetables in a blender and mix with water. Leave the mixture in a warm place for 5 hours, strain in gauze and spray the flower.
If there are a lot of insects, you will have to use special preparations - insecticides like Fitoverm or Aktara.
Earlier we wrote about how to grow a rich harvest of green onions on a windowsill.
