Aphids are dreadful for your beautiful plants!
They attack plants by pricking them to extract the sap.
In the long run, the plant dies, because it no longer has enough sap...
To get rid of them, no need to buy an insecticide like KB aphids!
A gardener friend gave me his simple and effective trick to get rid of aphids naturally.
The recipe is to spray a powerful spray based on olive oil and baking soda . Watch:
1. In a spray, put a tablespoon of baking soda.
2. Add three tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Pour 300 ml of water into the spray.
4. Shake to mix the ingredients well.
5. Spray the leaves and stems of plants infested with aphids.
And There you go ! Thanks to this natural spray, you got rid of aphids on your plants :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
No more aphids feasting on your plants. They will be saved in a few hours!
This aphid repellent can be used regularly, especially in the spring when the aphids all hatch at the same time.
Remember to spray well the top, but also the underside of the leaves. Because aphids often hide under the leaves.
Obviously, this natural anti-aphid works on both indoor and garden plants.
Thanks to its texture, olive oil has the power to suffocate small insects such as aphids.
That's why olive oil is essential, because it comes into direct contact with these nasty critters.
As for the bicarbonate, it cleans the contaminated leaves and overcomes any aphid larvae.
Remember to pour this mixture on the soil around the affected plants.
It works for all plants and flowers, such as roses, geraniums, hibiscus, ivy, tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, rhubarb, bay leaves, lavender, mint, chives or basil.
One of the best ways to get rid of aphids naturally is the ladybug which is its worst enemy.
Wet and then hot weather favors the outbreak of aphids and the arrival of diseases such as powdery mildew, mildew...
If we can't do anything against the vagaries of the weather, we can be vigilant and track down the slightest sign of illness!
You can also avoid watering during the day when it is too hot. I advise you to water rather at nightfall.
Some plants attract aphids. Avoid them in a clump.
On the other hand, they are very effective in a vegetable garden.
Nasturtiums, for example, are aphid magnets. Remember to put some next to your tomato stalks!
