Natural, low‑cost solutions to combat rapidly spreading aphids
Aphids are small insects that can cause a lot of damage. They attack unexpectedly and are extremely difficult to get rid of. However, a particular home remedy is effective and costs only a few dollars. How can you prepare a natural spray for aphids?
Aphids appear unexpectedly and spread rapidly. They attack flowering plants, fruits, and vegetables and can quickly ruin the results of hard work. Although small in size, they can cause serious damage, weakening plants, inhibiting their growth, and even leading to their death.
Unfortunately, getting rid of these uninvited guests is quite a challenge. Chemical agents are not always effective and can also be quite expensive.
An alternative is home remedies to get rid of aphids in the garden. One such method is preparing a vinegar spray. This solution will eliminate pests in 10 minutes. How can you prepare a home spray for just a few dollars?
Home spray for aphids
Vinegar may repel with its smell, but it is a popular and inexpensive ally for household cleaning and fighting against aphids. However, it needs to be used skillfully.
To prepare a home vinegar spray, it should be diluted with water in the right proportions: for 1 litre of water, add approximately 100 millilitres of vinegar. After thoroughly mixing the solution, pour it into a spray bottle. And it's ready!
With this prepared spray, you should generously spray the plants attacked by aphids. To increase the effect, add a bit of grey soap grated on a grater or a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the solution.
Another home remedy for aphids is a natural spray based on garlic and hot pepper. These ingredients have insecticidal solid properties and can help eliminate aphids quickly, although preparing the spray requires patience.
You need a few garlic cloves, a tablespoon of hot pepper, and 1 litre of warm water. Crush the garlic through a press and add the pepper. Pour water over the mixture and let it sit for about 6 hours. The next step is to strain the preparation and dilute it with water in the appropriate proportion—250 millilitres of the solution to 10 litres. The flowers should be sprayed every two days.
