Most often, summer residents who prefer to grow cucumbers in greenhouses and hothouses have to deal with this type of pest.
It is best to control melon aphids in the early stages, before their numbers begin to increase uncontrollably.
The first signs include a slowdown in the development of the cucumbers themselves, the presence of leaves that begin to curl. The ovaries are also falling off, said Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
How to overcome melon aphids
Mustard
First of all, it is worth paying attention to this effective and simple method. It is recommended to heat about three liters of water to the boiling point.
Then dissolve half a glass of mustard in the liquid.
Wait six hours. During this time, the composition should be stirred 2-3 times. Filter the product. Separately, dissolve the laundry soap in hot water.
We put both components in a bucket with seven liters of water. We strengthen the composition with a couple of spoons of regular vegetable oil. After that, you can start processing the cucumbers.
Soda
Soda has a similar effect, but it is much less "fuss". You need to add 50 grams of soda into a bucket of water. Then add three spoons of oil and soap.
Mix the product thoroughly and begin spraying the cucumbers.
Earlier we talked about the tricks that will help protect potatoes from late blight .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
