Tobacco dust will help protect your garden from pests

Hello, dear gardeners and gardeners! It’s a busy time for you and me; it’s so easy to lose sight of a pest that can cause irreparable damage to the garden. Tiny insects - aphids - can reproduce at an incredible speed - in a month, one female will give birth to several hundred thousand (!!!) larvae, in a short time they can stop the growth of shoots, introduce a dangerous infection or weaken the plant. Today I would like to share with you how effective tobacco dust is against aphids, and tell you how to use its solution so as not to lose your harvest.

To better understand how to fight aphids, you need to know their habits, development cycle and helpers. Yes, such a sedentary and defenseless insect like aphids cannot take root in the garden without outside help.

Types of aphids, and what harm they cause to currants

Aphids belong to the order Homoptera and have piercing-sucking mouthparts. There are many varieties of small and voracious insects in the garden, but two types of aphids live on currants:

• gooseberry (shoot) - affects shrubs with black berries;
• gall (leaf) - prefers white and red currants.

The peak time for aphid settlement is from May to June; the colony parasitizes berry bushes all summer. The lifespan of an individual is short, but due to lightning-fast reproduction, the aphid manages to change 10-15 generations per season.

Insects cause a lot of trouble for gardeners. With severe damage, pests are able to drain all the strength from the bushes. Dry, hot weather is especially favorable for them, and if the summer is dry, the fight against aphids on currants continues throughout the season.

Gall aphid

The full name of the pest is red gall apple aphid (Rhopalosiphum insertum). The population contains winged and wingless forms. Biological description of gall aphids:

• the average size of an insect without wings is 2-2.6 mm, a flying aphid is smaller - 1.5-2.1 mm, the shape of the body is oval;
• color range includes green, yellow-green and dark green base color with a brownish stripe along the back;
• on the back of the abdomen there are two cylindrical tubes-siphuncles, the head is equipped with 5-6-segment antennae.

At the end of autumn, the female lays eggs in the bark of apple trees (less commonly, other garden trees), and already in April, sexually mature individuals with wings appear. The pest quickly flies to green bushes. Gall aphids are first discovered on currants in May, and here it is necessary to treat the berry garden as quickly as possible.

Gooseberry (shoot) aphid

Gooseberry aphid (Aphis grossulariae) is one of the most dangerous types of currant pests. The name speaks for itself: the insect attacks both currants and gooseberries. If shrubs are adjacent, the likelihood of each being affected increases.

Morphology of shoot aphids:

• reaches a length of only 1.5-2.2 mm (asexual virgin individuals appearing in the spring do not reach even a millimeter), the body shape is a wide ellipse;
• the slightly transparent yellow-green or green color of gooseberry aphids makes the insects almost invisible: on the foliage of the currant bush they look like jelly balls;
• six-segmented antennae are equal to ½ of the pest’s body, abdominal siphuncles are comparable to the tail, adult specimens are covered with microscopic hairs.

Gooseberry aphids come in two types: wingless or winged. The first is busy with the propagation of the generation, the second with the colonization of fruit and berry plantations and changing the host plant. On currants, gooseberry aphids begin to cause damage during flowering.

Pyrethroids/pyrethrins

Natural pyrethroids (pyrethrins) are found in the flowers of pyrethrum (Dalmatian chamomile), their analogues are artificially created synthetic pyrethroids.

A large group of preparations based on them is used to control pests of fruit and vegetable crops, stock pests, to treat farm animals against ectoparasites, soil pests, synanthropic pests, etc. An effective fumigant. Has selectivity. The preparations are not phytotoxic. Long-term use of pyrethroids causes resistance.

Options for using tobacco dust against pests

The substrate contains 1% nicotine, so tobacco dust helps against pests in the garden and garden. Open areas and greenhouses are treated with the composition, various methods are used - dusting, fumigation, spraying. When choosing how to use tobacco dust against pests, the composition is mixed with dry ingredients or a liquid decoction or infusion is prepared.

Spraying

The method is used for cucumbers, cabbage, strawberries, zucchini, etc. The composition helps against ticks, butterflies, moths, and aphids. The treatment is carried out 2 times a season, taking a break for 10-14 days. Tobacco dust is not used for salads and greens, which are eaten without heat treatment.

Infusion recipes for spraying

The infusion is prepared in a container that is not used for preparing and eating food:

1. Liquid substrate in an amount of 400 ml is poured into a bucket (10 l) of water at room temperature. Leave for 2 days, then filter. The concentrate is diluted with plain water 1:2, and shavings of laundry soap are added. For every liter of diluted infusion, 1 tsp. soap shavings. Stir well and immediately spray the crops.
2. Mix tobacco dust and pest ash. Take exactly 1 tbsp of ingredients, pour in 1 liter of hot water, and leave until the liquid cools. Strain and pour in 2 more glasses of cold water, 2-3 tbsp. l. liquid soap. Treatment is carried out immediately after mixing the composition.
3. Take 1 tbsp. dust and 10 tbsp. water, bring to a boil, cook for half an hour. If the water evaporates, add it. Let the broth steep for a day, filter, discard the cake, and dilute the concentrate with water 1:3. The finished mixture is supplemented with liquid soap or laundry soap shavings (2 tablespoons per liter), and the crops are treated.

Fumigation

The plants are fumigated after flowering so as not to interfere with the pollination of flower stalks. The process is simple - make a fire from smoky branches in a bucket, add dust or powder, and fumigate it.

Features relate to the processing of open and closed spaces:

• in greenhouses, take no more than 10 g of dust per 1 m3, fumigate the room no later than 4 days before planting the seedlings;
• open ground is treated using 10 g of powder per 1 m2.

Pollination

Ground and greenhouse plants are treated with dusting. Before preparing tobacco dust for pests, evaluate the size of the area. To treat 1 m2 you need 10-20 g. To reduce consumption, the powder is mixed with clean wood ash (1:1). The method is used only once per season; dust is applied, generously dusting the plants from above and to the root part. The measure is suitable as a prevention of the proliferation of pests, as a treatment for many parasites.

Fufanon

Fufanon is a systemic anti-aphid drug that penetrates the insect’s body through its skin and esophagus, thereby depriving it of a chance to survive. It is produced in the form of an emulsion, which contains malathion, a new generation insecticide belonging to the class of low-toxic substances. However, its improper use can cause poisoning.

Exposure to toxic particles begins already during spraying. The maximum effect of the drug can be observed the very next day, and therefore there is no need for repeated treatment.

The price of a bottle (1 liter) is about 900 rubles.

How dangerous are aphids, description of the pest

Aphids are miniature insects that reach 0.5-2mm in length when mature. The body of the parasite is egg-shaped; if you press on it, it will immediately crush. This insect can be of different types. They all differ in appearance.

Fruit trees and ornamental plants (roses, chrysanthemums) are often attacked by green aphids, and black aphids settle on legumes and cornflowers. There are also melon, cotton, apple, tobacco, viburnum, and currant aphids.

Parasites may have wings. Those that move on the ground are mainly carried by ants. Aphids are characterized by fertility; the insect actively reproduces. Once every 14 days a new generation is born (their number is 150). In this regard, difficulties may arise during pest control.

The parasite poses the greatest danger during the period when it sucks cell sap from all parts of plants. Thus, it deprives the plant of important substances. As a result, it begins to fade, and in the event of a massive attack, it dies altogether. Leaves and tops become deformed, shoots stop growing.

The insect can cause great damage to fragile plants. The substance it secretes coats the leaf and disrupts the process of photosynthesis. The insect acts as a carrier of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause diseases. Plant louse are mainly attracted to unkempt areas, soils oversaturated with nitrogen or those lacking phosphorus.

Signs that the area is infested with aphids are as follows:

• a sticky coating (honeydew) is found on the back of the leaves;
• white scales form under the plant (discarded shells of the parasite);
• around the planting you can observe an abundant accumulation of ants.
• leaves curl and turn yellow;
• the buds are deformed and not fully developed.

As soon as uninvited guests were discovered on the site, you must immediately begin to exterminate them. The most effective way is considered to be the use of insecticides. Due to the fact that these drugs are considered dangerous to human health, it is highly not recommended to treat vegetables and herbs with them. This method is often resorted to by unscrupulous summer residents who grow crops with the aim of further selling them. Your task is to grow organic products without chemicals. In this case, you need to study gentle methods that are based on the use of folk remedies.

Another safe option is mechanical treatment, which boils down to eliminating anthills, watering plants (at the first stage of infection) with high water pressure, and collecting pests.

Newbie mistakes

Despite the simplicity of the procedure and the safety of traditional methods, inexperienced gardeners often make mistakes when spraying. The most common of them:

• using too cold or hot water to prepare the infusion;
• non-compliance with the dosage and technology for creating the product;
• simultaneous application of chemical and folk remedies;
• processing the bush too early or late;
• use of low-quality ingredients;
• using watering instead of spraying.

All traditional methods of pest control are based on the natural mechanism of action on the insect’s body. This is worth considering if you use two or more processing methods. Find out about the Dutch pink currant variety here.

Preventing aphids from appearing on trees

First, carry out early spring preventative treatment. Weeding in the garden will help prevent the appearance of aphids.

Secondly, conduct regular inspections of branches and leaves. If you detect the first pests in time, it will be much easier to destroy them than to fight an entire colony of aphids.

Thirdly, remove anthills from the area. Especially if they are located near fruit trees.

Fourthly, do not forget about timely feeding and watering of trees.

Fifthly, in the fall and spring, whitewash the trees with lime or garden paint

It is also important to keep the tree trunk area clean so that fallen leaves, rotten fruits and broken branches do not accumulate there.

Sixthly, do not forget to carry out sanitary pruning of trees.

What is tobacco infusion used for?

Tobacco is often used as a natural supplement.
To make an infusion for this purpose, tobacco dust is used. As a rule, it remains after tobacco production as waste. It can be found on store shelves in gardening departments. Tobacco waste contains phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. They are so necessary for plants for intensive growth. Studies have shown that tobacco-based products do not contain hazardous substances and alkaloids that can harm the fruit.

The infusion is non-toxic, has a positive effect on microorganisms in the soil and nourishes the plant with minerals. Thanks to this, the yield increases significantly. This infusion can also be used to fertilize indoor plants. It is especially effective during transplantation for better adaptation.

An infusion of tobacco will also help against pests and parasites: aphids, caterpillars, leaf rollers and others. The product is non-toxic, does not penetrate deep into the plant and does not pollute the soil, unlike chemical insecticides.

Results

1. Folk remedies for currant processing can protect the garden from pests and reduce the risk of infection.
2. They are used at almost any stage of the growing season; homemade preparations are safe for plants.
3. For spraying and watering, infusion of onion and garlic, tobacco dust, mustard, ammonia and soap are suitable.
4. The procedures are carried out starting in early spring. The optimal interval is 1 time every 2 weeks.
5. It is important to follow the dosage, scheme and technology for preparing the solution. Use protective equipment, special tools - a spray gun, a smoke generator and a fine watering can.

What is the effect of tobacco on aphids?

We all know that tobacco is harmful to human health, it contains nicotine and tar. At the same time, tobacco dust contains microelements beneficial for plants. These are nitrogen, magnesium, potassium. They promote the rapid growth of cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, and increase their productivity.

At the same time, these microelements help in the fight against harmful insects, including aphids. In addition, when tobacco dust decomposes, unlike chemical means of protection, heavy metals do not accumulate in the soil.

Application procedure

Tobacco dust can be used to control aphids in several ways.

The first method is to apply this remedy in its natural state. It is quite acceptable to replace tobacco dust with crumbs. The effect will be the same. Perhaps it should also be said that dusting plants with tobacco dust is best done in dry weather.

The second method is to add a decoction of tobacco dust to the soil. To prepare one liter of product, half a glass of tobacco is required. You need to boil the broth for 30 minutes, and as the water evaporates, add it to the original volume. Then the solution should be infused for a day at room temperature. Then it should be filtered and diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2. In order for the product to adhere well to the leaves and stems of plants, 10 grams of dark laundry soap should be mixed in it.

To combat aphids, plant foliage is treated with this solution every 10 days until the parasites completely disappear.

You can also use a tincture of tobacco dust or crumbs to combat aphids. The recipe is as follows: it will take 2-3 days, you just need to pour half a glass of tobacco with a liter of water and after a day or two, filter the infusion. After this, you need to add 2 liters of water and dissolve 10 grams of dark laundry soap.

Spraying of fruit trees and berry fields can only be done not during their flowering. This procedure can be repeated at intervals of 7-10 days until the aphids completely disappear.

You can also fight aphids on garden and garden plants by fumigating the foliage. This method is unacceptable during flowering, since the smoke and smell of tobacco repel beneficial insects that pollinate the flowers, and then there will be no fruiting.

Initially, you need to make a smoker in an old bucket. Any sawdust or tree bark is suitable for this. Fires that have flared up are sprinkled with fresh grass to extinguish the flames. A layer of tobacco crumbs is poured on top of the herbs. Smoke from smoldering sawdust will mix with smoke from tobacco chips. They need to fumigate the foliage of apple trees affected by aphids, draining them for at least 30 minutes. The aphid guards who help it escape, the ants, will not like the smell either.

In windy weather this method will not be of any use. It is also worth saying that the maximum benefit from fumigation is obtained when processing greenhouse plants.

Necessary caution

Tobacco dust and ordinary shag against aphids helps well, but if it gets into the eyes it causes sharp pain. If it penetrates the oral cavity, the person feels a strong burning sensation. In addition, this powder may cause an allergic reaction.

Therefore, you should work in a respirator or mask and safety glasses. When fumigating, you should wear a gas mask. It also doesn’t hurt to use special thick clothing. Experienced gardeners also wear long nylon raincoats and rubber boots.

Rules for processing shrubs

To achieve maximum results from preventive treatment, it is important not only to accurately observe the dosage when preparing the solution, but also to correctly carry out the procedure itself. Time, the stage of plant development, as well as weather conditions should be taken into account. To carry out spraying, you will need specialized tools and protective equipment, which must be prepared in advance.

Processing times

All work on caring for plants in the garden is based on the natural cycle of plant development. Currants have a clear growing season and dormancy, the onset of which depends on the climate, variety and age of the bush. Before starting any preventive measures, it is recommended to carefully inspect the bush, prune it and take into account the weather forecast for the next 10 days.

In early spring

You can treat your garden from diseases and pests almost immediately after the snow melts. First of all, they use strong methods that can cause damage to the plant - watering the tree trunk with boiling water, treating with ammonia and stinging. It is recommended to spray the bush using traditional methods before active swelling of the buds on the shoots begins, which helps avoid the spread of ticks. The second mandatory treatment should occur at the beginning of flowering. Then the procedures are repeated after 10-14 days. Find out how to treat brown spots on currant leaves at this link.

In summer

Most harmful insects are activated after warming, as well as at the time of currant flowering. This is due to the beginning of the movement of juice in the shoots, which is important for their nutrition. In summer, treatment with home remedies is carried out until late autumn. Traditional methods do not harm the plant, nor do they impair the quality of the crop. Preventive spraying is carried out twice a month; it is recommended to alternate the products to achieve a lasting result. Mandatory stages for work are the flowering period, the beginning of the formation of ovaries and the entire period of mass fruiting.

When growing varieties that require pollination at the time of flowering, it is recommended to temporarily refrain from cultivating the garden. Biological insecticides can reduce summer activity and the number of beneficial insects.

Tools

To process the garden and prepare the working solution, you may need quite a few different tools. It is recommended to prepare them in advance, especially when growing currants in the first year. Important accessories:

• protective equipment - gloves, boots and a respiratory mask;
• metal containers with a volume of 8, 10 and 12 l;
• measuring cup and scales;
• spray;
• watering can with different dispersion modes;
• sieve or fine mesh for straining;
• smoke generator for fumigation.

The simplest processing method is dusting. It is carried out by hand without the use of special tools. Some gardeners use plastic bottles with holes drilled in them to evenly distribute the dry powder.

Technology

There are several ways to treat garden plants against infection by insects and diseases. Basic preventive methods:

1. Root application . This is the usual watering of shrubs using a watering can with fine dispersion. The solution is used to treat the entire area of ​​the tree trunk circle, as well as the row spacing. The method is especially effective against larvae overwintering in the soil, ants and mole crickets, and root nematodes.
2. Foliar application . It is dusting, spraying or fumigating bushes. As a rule, the working solution is prepared with a lower concentration to avoid damage to the leaves when the product gets on them. It is used to prevent infection of almost all herbivorous insects.

For comprehensive protection of shrubs, it is recommended to combine both methods. This allows you to increase the stability of the green parts and roots of the plant. Usually the methods are alternated using different means.

Mistakes made by new gardeners

Homemade treatments are mildly toxic and safe for plants. Inexperienced gardeners can make mistakes that lead to a deterioration in the health of the bush and depletion of the soil. Common violations:

• incorrect choice of water temperature for preparing the solution;
• non-compliance with the dosage, especially when working with strong substances (ammonium, mustard powder, vinegar);
• frequent treatment, simultaneous use of chemical and household insecticides;
• earlier work;
• use of expired components, violation of storage and preparation regime.

It is important to choose the right application method. If necessary, use personal protective equipment.

Features of application

Using tobacco in garden beds will provide protection against aphids, thrips, leaf rollers, ants, mites and some other harmful insects. The principle of operation of the method is based on the strong aroma of tobacco. It muffles the smell of food crops and thereby disorients the pest. As a result, the aphid either dies or goes in search of food to another place outside the site.

You can use not only ordinary tobacco or purchased dust, but also shag. There may be several options for treating beds against aphids:

1. Powdering. To do this, simply sprinkle tobacco dust through gauze onto the green part of the plant. Product consumption is 50 g per 10 square meters.
2. Fumigation. To do this, place a small amount of dry grass or straw under the tree and near the beds. Sprinkle 500 g of tobacco dust and set it on fire.
3. A decoction for aphids. Boil 10 liters of water and pour 100 g of tobacco dust or tobacco leaves into it. Boil for 20-25 minutes. Then leave for a day. Then strain and dilute with warm water in the ratio: 1 part decoction 3 parts clean water. Treat the crops with a spray bottle.
4. Infusion. Aphid shag or tobacco dust will do. Pour 50 g of tobacco dust or 100 g of shag into 1 liter of warm water. Leave for 3 days. Strain and dilute with water in half. Spray the crops at least 3 times with an interval of 3 days.

When answering how to use shag against aphids, experienced gardeners recommend strengthening the product and adding a little tar soap to it. To do this, grind 30 g of soap and dissolve in 200 ml of water. Add the prepared product to tobacco infusion or decoction before use. Tobacco is used to process a wide variety of plants:

• roses;
• indoor plants;
• tomatoes;
• cucumbers;
• peppers;
• currants;
• cherries;
• apple trees;
• plums;
• cabbage;
• viburnum;
• dill;
• raspberries;
• pears;
• beets;
• eggplant;
• peaches;
• grapes;
• gooseberries;
• sorrel and other cultivated, garden and house plants.

Using tobacco in garden beds

Spray technologies

In gardening, mechanized or manual spraying of bushes is used. On private plots, only the second method is used, since it only requires a watering can and a sprayer. During the procedure, it is important not only to follow safety rules, but also deadlines, since untimely processing can lead to the most unpleasant consequences.

Which tools to use

To carry out a complete treatment of currant planting with folk remedies, you will need:

• sprayer or atomizer with dispersion regulator;
• protective suit;
• glasses or mask;
• disposable or rubber gloves;
• boots;
• respirator.

In addition, to prepare folk remedies, you may need a 10-liter metal bucket, scales for measuring the weight of ingredients, and a mixing tool.

Almost all recipes for folk remedies for spring processing involve an infusion process, so the bucket for their creation must have a lid.

Rules

To enhance the effect of the treatment without causing harm to yourself and the plant, you should follow simple rules of procedure:

• work only with protective gloves, a respirator and a mask;
• follow the preparation technology, dosage and infusion time;
• The infusion cannot be used if it is stored for more than 24-48 hours. Folk remedies should be stored in a cool and dark place;
• if vinegar or ammonia gets on exposed parts of the body, rinse the area with plenty of water;
• The processing time must be strictly observed; work cannot be carried out after the buds have begun to open.

Almost all folk remedies for currant processing are enhanced by adding a solution of copper sulfate or quicklime. This will allow you to quickly get rid of insects and also additionally feed the plant.

Deadlines

The time for preventive treatment completely depends on the climate and the region where the currants are planted. First of all, you need to focus on the time of snow melting. You need to start work immediately after this moment. In the south of the country, this usually occurs from the second ten days of April; in the northern regions and Siberia, processing is carried out later - until the end of May.

You cannot process the plant after the buds begin to swell - this leads to a decrease in the growth rate of currants and a deterioration in yield.

Basic methods of struggle

Chemical insecticides are used to kill the pest. You can get rid of aphids on raspberries using folk remedies. This method is cheaper and does not harm the environment. Homemade recipes are chosen if there are few aphids. For insect infestations, synthetic fungicides are used.

Before treating the bush with a ready-made pesticide, neighboring plants that are not affected by harmful insects are covered with plastic film.

Garlic water

The spraying solution is prepared from plant shoots. Half a bucket of green mass is filled with five liters of water. Add 10–15 cloves of garlic. The crushed spice is soaked in boiling water and infused for 24 hours. The composition has a pungent odor that repels pests.

Read the article here for infusion of garlic against aphids, processing and methods of preparation.

Hot pepper

This is an effective remedy for aphids on raspberries. Pests cannot tolerate strong aroma. One teaspoon of pepper or crushed ripe pod is poured with a small amount of boiling water, covered tightly with a terry towel, and left for an hour. Before use, the concentrate is diluted in water in a ratio of 1:10.

Onion infusion

This option is often used by summer residents. The recipe for making the tincture is as follows:

• the peeled onion is crushed, ground, poured with warm water;
• recommended proportion – 0.5 kg/5 l;
• the solution is infused for three days, then filtered;
• squeeze out the resulting onion pulp.

The mass is diluted in water and sprayed on the raspberry bush to repel aphids, as well as other insect pests.

Tobacco dust

The product has a nerve-paralytic effect on insects. Effective against all types of aphids. Individuals quickly die from tobacco dust. The only drawback is that the substance is washed off by rain. The treatment is carried out using the dry pollination method or the raspberry fields are sprayed with a mixture of water in a proportion of 100 g. tobacco dust per liter.

Infusion of tomato tops

A kilogram of organic material is added to a bucket of water. Boil and stand for five hours. Spraying raspberries with this product helps remove aphids and other insect pests.

Laundry soap

The damaging properties of the product are explained by the increased content of fatty acids, in particular caproic acid. It destroys up to 90% of pests. Typical recipe:

• the soap is ground on a coarse grater;
• the shavings are filled with two liters of water;
• stir until a thick soap solution is formed;
• the concentrate is diluted with 8 liters of warm water.

If the aphid population is small, it is enough to treat the branches and foliage with the composition. In case of pest invasion, finely dispersed spraying of shrubs is performed.

Dandelion infusion

Treating berry bushes with such a solution not only destroys insect pests, but also inhibits pathogenic bacteria. Dandelion is a natural insecticide. To prepare the solution, the plant is crushed, filled with water, and left for 5 hours.

Formula milk

The animal product is mixed with iodine to spray raspberry fields. When dried, the milk forms a thin film, which protects the bushes from aphids and pathogenic microorganisms.

Use of tobacco dust as fertilizer

If you stimulate the growth of garden and vegetable crops with chemical fertilizers, the fruits can cause harm to human health. For this reason, some gardeners and gardeners feed with compost, tobacco dust or treat the soil with ash. Moreover, tobacco powder not only improves the quality of the soil, but also protects the crops from pests. In addition to the tobacco itself, the component contains up to 5% nitrogen, up to 3% potassium and up to 2 percent phosphorus.

Fertilizer recipes

If tobacco dust is used to feed plants, then adhere to the following recommendations:

1. In the spring, before digging up the soil, tobacco waste is added in the amount of 2-4 grams per square meter. Moreover, in the spring it is combined with nitrogen fertilizers, and in the fall - with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
2. Before planting fruit and ornamental trees, as well as berry and flowering bushes, half a kilogram of powder is poured into the bottom of each planting hole.
3. Tobacco fertilizer is used when creating lawns. Dry matter in the amount of 30-40 grams per 1 m² is distributed before sowing the grass. After applying the fertilizer, loosen the soil and water it abundantly.
4. If tobacco is used to fertilize the soil of indoor flowers, then it is mixed with planting soil and sand until the pot is filled. To do this, pour a bucket of substrate onto the film, add 1 teaspoon of powder to it, and mix well with your hands.
5. When growing winter and spring wheat varieties, apply 4 kg of powder per 10 m² of field.
6. As a top dressing for garden and vegetable crops, the substance is used in an amount of 40 g/m², mixed with chicken droppings or manure.

Planting repellent plants

Some plants produce substances whose evaporation negatively affects aphids. Insects try to escape from the smell of plants, after which they die.

Important: the method is suitable as a home remedy for aphids for prevention purposes, because

planting plants during the breeding season of aphid colonies is not effective.

Marigold

An infusion of marigolds is used as a repellent and insecticide. Accordingly, planting plants on the site creates additional protection against aphids.

Rhubarb

Dried rhubarb is used to prepare solutions against aphids. Planting rhubarb in your garden can help control insects.

Elder

Ornamental elderberry bushes look good in an open area. If they are planted near the garden, they can additionally create a barrier to the proliferation of aphids.

Garlic

Garlic shoots are rarely attacked by aphids. This is due to the sap of this plant, which is poisonous to insects. Planting garlic can help prevent aphids from appearing on other plants.

Biological methods

This group includes the attraction of birds and insects that feed on aphids, as well as the use of organic substances (not artificially synthesized, but naturally occurring) that can destroy the pest. In addition, there is a method of organic gardening that involves planting plants in the correct sequence so that one protects the other.

The most popular biological agents:

• "Py Spray Garden Insect Killer." Based on biological components extracted from common chamomile. The drug affects the nervous system of the individual and destroys all connections for the transmission of nerve signals.
• Ladybug larvae . They can be bought at pet stores and attached to a tree or desired plant using the included instructions. Growing insects will happily consume aphids.

How to use celandine against aphids

Almost every gardener and vegetable gardener has a plant such as celandine in their garden plot. Some are trying in every possible way to get rid of it, not realizing how valuable a crop it is. In addition to the fact that celandine is actively used for medical and cosmetic purposes, today it has become a faithful assistant to gardeners. It turns out that solutions prepared on the basis of celandine effectively cope with various pests, including aphids.

Action against aphids and ants

Celandine is a plant unique in its properties. Its most important advantage in the fight against aphids and ants is its low cost. Now you don’t need to spend money buying expensive and not always effective insecticides, since you can prepare an effective solution from celandine. This weed is characterized by insecticidal properties.

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Precautionary measures

Despite the fact that tobacco infusion against pests is non-toxic, it is worth adhering to some safety measures. Since careless use can cause health problems, you must:

• wear a cotton-gauze bandage to protect the respiratory tract;
• rubber gloves are used to protect the skin of the hands;
• eye protection glasses;
• If the drug gets on the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes or mouth, rinse thoroughly under running water.
• while carrying out work to get rid of pests, you must not smoke, drink or eat food;
• at the end of the procedure, wash your hands and face well with soap;
• Children, pregnant and lactating women, as well as people with allergies are not allowed to work with the infusion;
• preparations of dried raw materials for the drug must be done with gloves and scissors;
• store the prepared raw materials with signed labels, because not only fresh tobacco is used to make the infusion, but also dried tobacco;
• The dishes used for making the infusion must be washed with a solution of soda ash or wood ash, and then rinsed with plain water.

Thanks to tobacco infusion, you can get rid of almost any harmful insect for home crops. It is important that this method is not only effective, but also economical.