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How to protect yourself from potato aphids: the most effective methods are named - a note for summer residents
30.03.2024 15:00
Among the numerous potato pests, one should not forget about aphids: this insect can also lay claim to the harvest.
Therefore, it is necessary to know about quality protective and preventive measures.
An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh highlights several high-quality and simple methods.
What do they consist of?
Soap
This method is good if potato aphids are already actively "running the show" on the site. It is recommended to grind two bars of soap (preferably the most common household soap) and dissolve them in two liters of hot water.
Then mix with 8 liters of cold water and begin processing.
Ash
Many people perceive this remedy only as a fertilizer, but its potential is much wider. With the right recipe, you can not only provide the crop with nutrition, but also drive away potato aphids.
It is recommended to take about one hundred grams of ash and mix it in five liters of water. You should wait at least 12 hours.
Afterwards we filter the product and begin spraying.
Earlier we talked about how to protect tomatoes from the Colorado potato beetle .
