How to deal with aphids: an incredibly simple remedy will help

21.07.2024 17:00

Sometimes summer residents note that many means of combating aphids do not give the desired result.

It is quite possible that insects simply adapt to certain control methods over time.

Therefore, they can be alternated to increase efficiency, reminds the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

The most important task for a gardener is to not give aphids time to reproduce: otherwise, even chemicals may be powerless.

What simple and affordable remedy is effective against aphids?

It is necessary to protect the skin of the hands with gloves and pick some celandine. After that, the plant is chopped with a knife. We take a saucepan and put the chopped celandine in it.

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Next, pour in two liters of water.

We wait until it boils, reduce the heat to a minimum and simmer the mixture for about five minutes.

Then you should wait a little and filter the composition. Dissolve the shavings from a piece of laundry soap and mix with the celandine decoction.

Next, pour in a bucket of water and begin spraying the plants that are affected by aphids.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti