Harmful insects are the scourge of any plant and a headache for every summer resident.
But, according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , it would be naive to assume that only powerful “chemistry” is suitable for fighting pests.
It turns out that you can use special plants to protect your plot. Which ones? They are all listed below.
Marigold
It is quite possible that these plants with bright flowers and a special, characteristic only for them smell are already growing on your site. Well, all the better, because they help to cope with wireworms, nematodes, aphids and ants.
Pyrethrum
This plant, with flowers no less spectacular than those of marigolds, is used to deal with fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and ants.
Tansy
This plant has a similar effect, which can be recognized by its yellow inflorescences consisting of many round flowers. So, tansy is needed to get rid of mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, as well as the Colorado potato beetle and aphids.
Nasturtium
Did you know that nasturtium can be of great help in the fight against whiteflies, aphids and cabbage whiteflies? No? Well, now you know.
Calendula
Finally, it wouldn’t hurt to sow the familiar “marigolds” if your goal is to eliminate aphids, Colorado potato beetles, spider mites, and nematodes.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
