Why do summer residents stock up on bay leaves: you can fight annoying pests

21.06.2023 13:40

Summer residents are a savvy people and, when choosing between chemical pest control products and folk remedies, they opt for the latter.

We'll tell you why you need to have a supply of bay leaves at your dacha and what annoying pests this spice can help you deal with.

It turns out that using an infusion of bay leaf you can solve the problem of aphid infestation.

You will need:

  • 1 liter of water;
  • 3 bay leaves;
  • 3 carnation inflorescences;
  • 3 tsp dried dill;
  • 3 cloves of garlic.

How to proceed

Mix all ingredients, bring the mixture to a boil and boil for another 3-5 minutes.

Then add garlic and, after the mixture has cooled, dilute it in 5-10 liters of water.

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The treatment is carried out in the evening.

Summer residents who practice this method claim that the composition attracts ladybugs, which are the first natural enemies of aphids.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


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