Many summer residents know that it is recommended to alternate methods of combating aphids, since their effectiveness may decrease over time.
Therefore, you should always keep an eye out for new and effective methods.
An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh believes that it is possible to fight aphids without chemicals.
How to achieve this
Keep ants under control
An obvious point that many people forget is to carefully control the ant population. As soon as you notice that the insects are increasing, start fighting them.
If this is not done, the area will soon be attacked by aphids.
The right plants
You don't even have to look for specialized means of fighting aphids if it is enough to simply plant certain plants. Aphids will not be active if marigolds, basil or coriander grow nearby. The pest does not like the aroma of lavender either.
Garlic and onions are also universal remedies against aphids.
Get rid of magnetic plants
But some crops, on the contrary, attract aphids to the site. These include viburnum and bird cherry. The pest also likes petunias.
It is also not worth planting linden trees with begonias.
