What plant materials are used in pest control: experienced gardeners named the main options
Not all summer residents are in a hurry to resort to using chemicals to combat insects.
Yes, they show decent results, but we shouldn’t forget about the possible harm.
There is an opinion that industrial drugs are not as safe as manufacturers claim. In such cases, it is worth knowing what natural remedies can be effective in this matter.
What plant materials can be used to control insects
First of all, it is worth remembering about wormwood and tansy: objectively speaking, these plants simply have no equal. For this reason, they are quite often featured in folk recipes.
Tomato tops also have special properties, so you definitely shouldn't throw away the side shoots. The product will be effective in combating codling moths, various types of caterpillars and sawfly larvae.
Onion peel is almost officially considered a remedy against aphids, mites and leafhoppers.
Yarrow, which is an excellent remedy in folk medicine, will save you in the fight against ticks and shows good results in destroying aphids.
Also worth paying attention to are marigolds, chamomile and garlic.
Earlier we talked about which plants will help to dry out the area .
