If reddish “pimples” appear on the currant leaves, then it’s time to run and prepare a remedy for gall aphids.
Many summer residents do not suspect the presence of a dangerous pest on their bushes. They pay attention to this when it is already too late.
Gall aphid
Sometimes gardeners confuse gall aphids with spider mites. Seeing reddish swellings, they mistakenly conclude that the plant is infested with mites.
In fact, it is aphids. The pests settle on the underside of the leaves, bite into them and suck out the juice, leaving "pimples".
Bushes affected by the pest lag behind in development, the harvest is reduced. In addition, aphids can be carriers of viruses. Diseases appear after the pest.
How to get rid of aphids
It is not necessary to kill gall aphids with special preparations from a garden store. You can try to do this with a folk remedy.
Baking soda works great against pests on currants. It is noteworthy that it is slightly less useful on other garden plants. Therefore, it is primarily used when it is necessary to protect currants.
In addition, it has been noted that gall aphids more often attack red and white currants, and are less common on black currants.
To prepare a solution for treatment, take 1 teaspoon per liter of water. Spray not the inside, but the outside.
