The buds of these flowers are covered with a sticky, sweet coating that attracts ants. Don't worry if there are only a few insects on the bush.
But in the event that the number of ants is too large and they literally eat the buds.
In addition, ants can infect the bush with infections, and they also carry aphids. As a result, the insects destroy the bush.
Therefore, it is important to take measures to save peonies.
Don't rush to use chemicals on your property. You can pay attention to natural components.
For example, summer residents recommend using onion-garlic infusion. The shoots of the plants should be crushed and filled with water for three days (for every 500 g of green product, you need to take 3 liters of water). Then you can move on to spraying the plantings. The procedure should be carried out in dry weather. You can repeat the manipulation every 10 days or until the first rain.
Experienced gardeners also note that if the peony stems are smeared with garlic juice or unrefined vegetable oil, the ants will not climb the bushes.
Insects will not like the smell of ammonia either. In a bucket of clean water, you need to dilute only 100 ml of the drug, and then you can water the anthill.
There are also plants that repel pests with their aroma. These are lavender, wormwood, tansy. They can be planted next to the flowerbed.
