Spider miteis a pest that often appears on ornamental plants. Combating it is troublesome and usually, when we want to get rid of it, we use harmful chemical preparations. Meanwhile, there are morenatural and safe home remedies for spider mitesSome of them are… surprisingly simple! Here are the5 home remedies for spider mitesthat will help you get rid of this pest from your flowers quickly and efficiently.
Home remedies for spider mites
1. Washing leaves with soap and water
A very popular andeffective home method of fighting spider mitesis washing plant leaves with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water or dishwashing liquid. It is best to use potassium soap, which is ordinary gray soap. In 1 liter of lukewarm water, dissolve 3-4 level teaspoons of gray soap or 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid. We wash the leaves and stems of the plant, especially carefully wiping the lower side of the leaves. Then the plant is thoroughly rinsed in the shower. We repeat this procedure for 5 days. Later, we repeat this activity prophylactically once a week.
2. Rinsing plants in the shower
OtherHome method of fighting spider mites is rinsing the plants with waterPlace the plant and the pot in the bathtub and rinse it with a strong stream of water. Before that, we tightly wrap the soil in the pot with cling film so as not to rinse it. The stream of water is directed to the lower side of the leaves. We repeat such baths every 3 days for 3 weeks toget rid of the next generations ofspider mites, which develop from unwashed eggs.
3. Lubricating leaves with vegetable oil
A home method for spider mites is also lubricating the leaves of affected plants with vegetable oilUsing a brush, thoroughly spread the oil over the entire surface of the lower and upper side of the leaves and on the stems. The oil covers the body of the spider mites and the surfaces of the eggs, preventing breathing processes. In gardening stores you can also buy ready-made natural oils for spraying potted plants, such as Emulpar Spray (based on linseed oil) or Multi Insekt (based on rapeseed oil).
4. Increasing the air humidity
Spider mites thrive best in a dry and warm environment. If we raise the humidity to 90%, the larvae and eggs of the spider mites will stop developing and die.We can create unfavorable conditions for spider mites at homeby wrapping plants in plastic bags.
For this purpose, individual plants are covered with a plastic bag, which is wrapped with adhesive tape at the base of the shoot.Another way is to cover the plants with plastic bottles. We remove the bottom from plastic bottles. Then I cover the plants with them. Replace the caps with gauze, which you wrap around the neck of the bottle with a rubber band. This way we will ensure air exchange.
We grow plants packed in this way for several months.This home method of fighting the spider miteis only applicable to plants that can tolerate high air humidity, such as orchids. It should also be remembered that with such high humidity, fungal diseases of plants develop easily.
5. Homemade preparations for spider mites
To combat spider mites, we can also use easy-to-prepare home preparations. The most popularhome remedy for spider mites is an extract of garlic or onion husksTo prepare an extract of about 25g of garlic cloves or onion husks, crush, pour 1 liter of cold water and leave for 12-14 hours (until it appears bubbles).Then we strain the solution, dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and spray it on the plant. We use the extract within one day. The treatment should be repeated after 3 weeks.
Anotherhome preparation for spider mites is an infusion of cinnamon, cloves, herbs and garlicTo prepare it, put a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a teaspoon of cloves and 2 teaspoons of Provencal herbs into a liter container. Pour about 1 liter of boiling water over everything and mix thoroughly. Add 2 tablespoons of crushed fresh garlic cloves to the slightly cooled solution. After 1 hour, when the infusion has completely cooled down, strain it and pour it into the sprayer. Finally, add 1 drop of soap to the solution. Thoroughly spray the plants with the finished preparation. We use the preparation within 1 day. We repeat the treatment every 3 days for 2 weeks.
Yet anotherway to treat spider mites is spraying with rosemary or cinnamon oil(available at pharmacies), which are effective against both adult spider mites and larvae and eggs.Add a few drops of the oil to 1 liter of water and then spray the plants with it. We repeat the spraying every 3 days for 2 weeks. We can perform the treatment prophylactically twice a month.
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