How to Get Rid of Aphids Using Toothpaste: An Original But Working Method

21.06.2023 08:26

On the shelves of gardening stores you can find a huge range of products designed to combat aphids.

And folk methods are not far behind in this regard - there are many of them known.

However, unfortunately, we are not given the opportunity to know for sure which of them will work and which will turn out to be a dud and will simply waste our money and effort.

Therefore, we suggest that you try such an accessible, and most importantly, budget-friendly remedy as toothpaste in the fight against aphids.

Dissolve a tablespoon of paste in 2 liters of water and treat the plantings in the morning and evening.

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Ammonia will be a backup option. The solution is prepared from a teaspoon of ammonia and 2 liters of water and used for spraying according to the same scheme - morning and evening.

Savvy summer residents have another option in stock. This time you will need metronidazole tablets.

For 3 liters of soap solution you need 10 capsules. In this case, treatment against aphids is carried out in the morning.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor