Home remedies for aphidsare proven, simple recipes based on substances available in the household, such as vinegar, garlic, soap and baking soda. Among them there are also decoctions and plant extracts that you can prepare yourself at home, based on herbs and weeds. Learn12 home remedies for aphidsto get rid of these pests quickly and efficiently!
Homemade spraying of aphids from baking soda
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Aphids are one of the most popular pests ofplants. They appear suddenly and multiply very quickly. Despite their small size (2-5 mm), they can cause a lot of damage to the plant.
Why should aphids be fought?
Aphids suck the juices from young shoots, flower buds or inflorescences. Their foraging can lead to inhibition of plant growth, stunting and distortion of young shoots, not to mention a significant decrease in the quantity and quality of the crop in vegetable or fruit plants. When feeding, aphids excrete a secretion called honeydew, on which fungal diseases of plants develop rapidly. As you can see, thenthe harmfulness of aphidsis enormous and must be fought as soon as they appear.
Fortunately, man has developed a lot of preparations thateffectively fight aphidsUnfortunately, chemical pesticides can be expensive and harmful to the environment. When the aphids surprise us and appear suddenly, we may not have time to look for the right preparation. In such situations, it is worth reaching for naturalhome remedies for aphidsAfter all, in the past, there were no ready-made preparations for aphids, and man somehow de alt with these pests, using only ecological spraying on aphids.
12 proven ways to treat aphids
Below are 12 proven ways to treat aphids. Most of them are based on substances commonly available in households. These natural and ecological sprays can be easily prepared for self-birth!
1. Soda aphid spraying
One of the simplestaphid recipes you can think of is baking soda spraying. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 2 liters of slightly warm water. Then stir and shake to dissolve the soda. As soon as the water has cooled down completely, you can spray it on plants infested with aphids.
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In order forsoda spraying on aphidsto stick better to plant leaves, add a few drops of washing-up liquid or 2 ml of gray soap to the resulting solution.This simple addition will increase the spraying efficiency.When you look at the sprayed plants the next day, you will see that all the aphids are dead and not moving. Just rinse them with water or wait for them to fall off the plant by themselves.
2. Gray soap aphid spraying
Equally easy to prepare ishomemade gray soap aphid sprayTo do this, dissolve about 20 g of gray soap in 1 liter of warm water. When the liquid has cooled down, you can spray the aphids.The use of gray soap in gardening, otherwise known as potassium soap, is quite common, and you can also easily buy liquid garden soap in gardening stores, which is additionally enriched with garlic, which increases spraying efficiency. You might as well use a gray bar of soap that you bought from a cosmetics store, though.
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3. Milk aphid spraying
A 1: 1 mixture of milk and water can also be used as a home remedy for aphids. After mixing, you can spray immediately. If you want to use milk in a carton, make sure to choose full-fat milk 3.2%.While the idea of using milk for spraying plants may seem a bit strange, it is worth knowing that in the past such spraying was quite common. For example, spraying tomatoes with milk to counteract potato blight is very well known. In this case, however, the milk is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5.
4. Vinegar spraying
Anotherhome remedy for aphids is vinegar sprayingThe strong smell of vinegar repels insects and it won't hurt plants if you dilute the vinegar properly.
For the preparation of a spray against aphids , regular spirit vinegar, the cheapest one, is perfect. It should be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 (pour 100 ml of vinegar into a liter of water).For this, add a teaspoon of gray soap or a few drops of washing up liquid. As a result, the spraying will adhere better to the plant tissues.
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When sprayingyou should spray not only the upper surfaces of the leaves, but also the entire leaves from the undersideand plant stems, as pests often hide from the underside of the leaf or in the internodes and at the points where the petioles grow leaf from the stem. The vinegar should get into all these nooks and crannies.
Avoid spraying the vinegar directly on the flowers , as the delicate flower petals can be damaged by the vinegar. It is also good to do a trial spraying on one plant or its fragment before spraying the entire crop.
5. Spraying paraffin oil on aphids
Liquid paraffin, or paraffin oil,are also good against aphids Spraying paraffin oil against aphids, however, is performed not during the growing season or after the pests have been noticed, but in the leafless period, in early spring or early spring. The aim of this treatment is to destroy aphids and other pests hibernating on plants, such as spider mites, armworms and cuplets.
Home remedies for aphids - spraying with paraffin oil
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So if your plants have been attacked by aphids, do apreventive spraying with paraffin oil in the early springThis will reduce the risk of aphids reappearing, and at the same time spraying outside the growing season will not be harmful for beneficial insects, which at that time are hidden in various nooks and crannies and usually do not reside on plants.To prepare this spraying, dissolve 100 ml of paraffin oil in 5 liters of water. In the early spring, we spray fruit trees, all deciduous trees and shrubs (before the leaves start to appear on them) and conifers.
6. Plant aphid deterrent plants
Plants that deter aphids are garlic and onions, herbs are good for mint, and ornamental plants are lavender. Very good results are achieved by coordinating vegetables with plants that repel aphids, i.e. planting these plants together in the beds with other vegetables.
7. Homemade onion decoction for aphids
The plants that repel aphids can also be used to prepare preparations for spraying against aphids. A very goodhome remedy for aphids is the onion stock , which usually everyone has in the kitchen. To prepareonion decoction against aphidscut about 75 g of onion into small pieces, pour about 10 liters of water over it and cook everything for 30 minutes over low heat. After cooling down, the stock is ready to be poured into the sprayer and sprayed. However, remember to strain it first. It is also a good remedy for some plant fungal diseases.
Home remedies for aphids - onion and garlic
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8. Homemade garlic extract for aphids
Anotherhome remedy for aphids is garlic extractGarlic is known for its bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Its scent deters plant pests. To prepare a decoction of 250g of crushed garlic, grind and pour 10 liters of water. Leave it all for about 24 hours. Once this time has passed, the Garlic Aphid Extract will be almost ready for use. Before spraying, you need to dilute it with water in a ratio of 1: 1.
9. Dandelion extract
Another recommended method for treating aphids is dandelion extract, popularly known as dandelion. It is also an opportunity to usefully use this plant, usually growing as a weed. To preparedandelion extract for aphids , take 40 grams of dandelion leaves and pour 10 liters of water over them.We leave it for 3 hours and spray it.
If we have donehome-made aphid extract , we have to use it immediately after doing it. On the other hand, broths can be stored for about 2 months in an airtight container, placed in a shaded place. Remember that these measures cannot be overdosed, so when spraying the plants, do not regret a lot of liquid.
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10. Nettle manure for aphids
A highly valuedpreparation for fighting aphids is nettle manureA plastic bucket or barrel will be useful for its preparation. However, metal infusions should be avoided, because during fermentation, unfavorable chemical reactions between the solution and the metal may take place. Before it blooms, the nettles are harvested and the cut pieces are placed in a pot and then poured over with water. The fermentation process usually lasts from 2 to 3 weeks, and its completion is indicated by the loss of foam.For spraying plants against aphids, dilute the nettle manure with water in a ratio of 1: 20.Nettle manure should be prepared more than you need for aphid spraying, as it is also a great fertilizer for watering plants. And if you do not have time to prepare your own manure from nettles, you can buy ready-made garden preparations based on nettle, such as a growth stimulant nettle or fertilizer - nettle manure. Both work similarly and are a great substitute for your own slurry.
11. Tansy extract for aphids
Another plant helpful in the fight against aphids is tansy, and more precisely, tansy extract turns out to be helpful. To prepare it, add 300 g of fresh tansy herb (or 30 g of dried herbs) to 10 liters of water and set aside for 24 hours. Then it should be strained and diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2. Spraying tansy aphids also helps to combat other pests, such as blackberry cotton, onion cream, and cabbage caterpillars.
Good to knowIn order to improve their effectiveness, you should add 10-20g liquid potassium soap per liter to the decoctions and plant extracts prepared by yourself. heated water. After dissolving the soap and cooling the water, dilute the plant preparation in it. If you use gray bar soap, it is worth rubbing it on a grater first, thanks to which it will dissolve faster. Potassium soap added to plant preparations creates a film on the surfaces of the sprayed plants, facilitating adherence and extending the protective effect.
12. Yellow ribbons against aphids
Aphids can be eaten by predatory insects such as gold-eyed or ladybugsOne ladybug larva during its development eats several hundred aphids, and an adult eats several dozen a day. To use ladybugs to help fight aphids, just hang yellow ribbons or ribbons on the plants, which you can buy at a haberdashery or fabric store.It is important that the shade of yellow is vivid and bright, because this is the color that attracts ladybugs best. This simple method of dealing with aphids is described in the tips on the website of the Polish Allotment Association by gardening instructor Filip Roman. And surprisingly, a lot of people confirm that it really works!Finally, to help you remember home remedies for aphids, here is a helpful infographic.
Home remedies for aphids
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