Folk remedy for aphids

  • Dec 10, 2020

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A scanty insect of pale green color annoys and spoils the life of many plants. Their gangs operate on the leaves and stems of vegetable, berry and flower crops. And they attack the most beautiful flowers - roses and peonies. Their "dad" ants are very concerned about sweet food, which aphids, like a cow's milk, constantly supply them.

Pests can be controlled without the use of chemicals. The infusion of celandine is absolutely safe for plants, but destructive for aphids. Natural, effective, and also free of charge, it can take the life of these annoying and numerous insects.

Celandine contains an alkaloid in its composition. It is a poison that causes severe poisoning and spasm of the microscopic intestines of aphids. After eating and drinking the solution, the insect troops leave for another world.

True, they can again be brought from somewhere by ants, therefore, the solution should be treated with a frequency of 7 to 10 days.You need to spray in the morning in calm and dry weather.

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This natural insecticide will rid your plants of annoying aphids and disinfect the soil where guerrillas and other hobbyists can chew on plant parts.

The prepared preparation is harmless to the environment, but it should not be abused. Frequent use of the product can burn the leaves and delicate stems.

Experienced gardeners have been using this folk remedy for ailments and pests for a long time. A simple, effective and budget-friendly remedy to increase plant hardiness.

For solution preparation it is necessary to dig up with the roots 4 - 5 celandine bushes during flowering. Use gloves to avoid burns and discoloration of hands.

  • Grind the plant, this will affect the juice production.
  • Place the mixture in a bucket with 10 liters of warm clean water.
  • Close the lid and let it brew for a day.
  • When the infusion turns dark brown, mix well and strain it through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
  • Add 300 g of liquid soap or other detergent to the resulting potion for better adhesion. But it is better to use regular laundry soap, grate and dissolve in water.
  • Stir, pour into a sprayer and use as directed.

Celandine can be prepared for future use, because the flowering time of the plant is limited. To do this, it must be crushed and dried in a well-ventilated area protected from the sun. A canopy is best suited for this purpose.

The dried concentrate can be sprinkled on plants or made into an infusion. Only for a bucket of water you need to use a smaller amount of dry mixture.

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