How to rid indoor plants of aphids: experienced gardeners have revealed 3 effective methods

06.02.2024 10:27

The presence of aphids on plants at home is not uncommon: many people have to deal with this unpleasant event from time to time.

First of all, it is recommended to mechanically remove pests, rinse the flowers with warm water and do not forget to replace the soil layer in the pot.

But this may not be enough.

Therefore, flowers will need additional treatment, noted the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What do they consist of?

Soap

A classic method that never fails. With its help, you can quickly and reliably rid indoor plants of aphids. You will need to take about 150 grams of soap, grate it and dissolve it in half a bucket of water.

a plant
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Next, ensure that the product is completely dissolved and begin spraying.

Oil

The recipe for the remedy is exactly the same as described above. But to enhance its effectiveness, it is recommended to add a couple more spoons of vegetable oil.

Soda with soap

Many people recognize this method as one of the most effective. You will need to grind forty grams of soap to a shaving state and put it in two liters of water, dissolve.

Next, add one spoon of soda.

After that we start spraying.

Previously, we talked about how to protect cabbage beds from slug infestations .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. What do they consist of?
  2. Soap
  3. Oil
  4. Soda with soap