The Colorado potato beetle is considered the main enemy of potatoes.
This insect eats young leaf blades of garden crops.
The pest is quite capable of destroying not only the leaves, but also the stems of the nightshade.
If a summer resident does not protect potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle, the harvest is unlikely to be good.
In specialized stores you can find many remedies against dangerous insects.
However, many summer residents are not eager to use “chemicals”.
Fortunately, there are several "natural" ways to combat the pest.
One approach is to plant one of the following pest-repelling plants next to the potatoes.
Onion
This crop is a source of phytoncides. These volatile substances repel the Colorado potato beetle.
Onions also protect potatoes from certain diseases.
Garlic
This plant has similar properties.
Garlic (as well as onions, by the way) can be planted in a place where the tubers have not sprouted.
Marigold
Pests hate the scent of these flowers.
To protect potatoes from Colorado beetles, you need to plant marigolds between the rows.
Coriander
This plant repels pests and is a true “friend” of the gardener.
Tansy
This representative of the flora has a strong smell, which makes Colorado beetles avoid the potato bed.
