Mites, gnats, caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips, snails… Many small insects that can invade our horticultural plants and hide in the roots, branches, shoots or even under the leaves of our plants. These pests often form colonies that become difficult to eradicate in the long term. In addition, infested plants become weak and may suffer from deformation, desiccation, bark cracking or leaf drop. In reality, attacked plants may suffer progressive degradation and become vulnerable to disease. In this article, learn how to get rid of aphids with natural pesticides.
Aphids can settle on the roots, stems and leaves of your favorite plants. Some plants such as fruit trees, blackcurrants, conifers, roses or even nasturtiums are particularly vulnerable to aphid infestation. In the fall, sexual aphids emerge and begin to lay black eggs that overwinter into spring. This is how colonies of aphids can appear and attack your cultivated plants. To combat these harmful insects without using harmful chemicals for the environment, here are the natural solutions.
Natural pesticides to eliminate aphids
Aphids are unwanted pests. source: spm
To wage an ecological fight against pests such as aphids, there are formidable biological pesticides. These natural remedies can be used both as a preventive treatment against aphids, as well as as a repellent to effectively drive them away. Here are some aphid treatments you can use to end your infestation:
- Tobacco
Tobacco to drive away aphids. source: spm
As all gardeners know, aphids are very difficult pests to get rid of. To combat the proliferation of these insects and protect your vegetation, you can use brown tobacco. Very effective in eradicating a colony of aphids, this natural insecticide is economical and environmentally friendly. To use it, you must first macerate the tobacco in water, let it rest for 3 hours and filter the mixture. About 100 grams of tobacco are needed for 1 liter of water. Let it sit for 2-3 hours before spraying the liquid on plants devastated by unwanted insects.
- a decoction of garlic
Garlic is a natural repellent. source: spm
Aphids fear strong odors like garlic. To put an end to the invasion of these parasites, pour 6 cloves of garlic into 1 liter of water, then boil the mixture. When the mixture becomes lukewarm, add 3 drops of dish soap to allow the product to adhere to the plant, then spray the solution on the plants to control pests.
- An onion infusion
Onion juice to get rid of aphids. source: spm
Onion juice is a natural insecticide that eliminates pests from our garden. To repel aphids, simply place 4 finely chopped onions in a container filled with a liter of water and then let the mixture sit overnight. The next day, strain the solution and then pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Spray onion juice on plants to eradicate aphids.
- nettle manure
Nettle slurry for ecological pest control. source: spm
Nettle manure is considered a natural fertilizer and a formidable pesticide. But be careful, since nettles are rich in nitrogen, this product should never be used undiluted, with the risk of burning the roots of the plants. To prepare nettle manure, mix 1 kg of nettle with 10 liters of water, then cover the mixture for two weeks mixing it daily. Then spray the mixture on the infested plants to kill the aphids.
- White vinegar
White vinegar to combat insects. source: spm
Praised as a great cleaner, white vinegar is also good for the environment. To hunt aphids, mix 2 liters of water and 5 tablespoons of white vinegar. Do not exceed this dose because the acidity of vinegar is high for plants. Water your plants with this solution early in the morning and in the evening to keep small unwanted insects away. Do not water plants with this product during the day as the sun will burn the plants.
Now you know how to control aphids. Do not hesitate to use these repellents as a preventive treatment and to protect your plantations throughout the year.
