Fighting aphids in the spring and summer season is a necessity for many peoplebecause they are one of the most popular and burdensome pests. They attack not only utility plants, but also decorative.
Their victim often falls charming begonia and beautiful roses. If you know this experience problem, do not delay the preparation of home spraying for aphidsthat will save your flowers. It will fight pests, and also add energy to plants for further development.
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Recently, the time began when aphids begin to feed intensively (they appear when the temperature lasts at a level above 10 degrees Celsius). It is better to limit their population in advance, because they reproduce quickly and willingly feed on plants in the garden.
Aphids are not picky. They are eager to eat shoots and leaves of utility and decorative plants, weakening them and leading to their destruction. There are greedy, among others For roses and begonias, as well as for nasturtiums or dracaena, so try to protect your flowers using natural spraying on aphids.
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One of the most effective home spraying for aphids will be prepared from three ingredients: onions, peppers and water. This is a great alternative to chemical preparations from gardening stores, because it is ecological and full of natural (so you can also use it also on utility plants).
The recipe is very simple. It is enough Peel 2 large onions of shells, chop them and throw them into the dish. Also cut 2 sharp peppers, e.g. chili and add them to the container. Then place both ingredients in a pan and pour 1 liter of water.
Stir everything, cook for a while, mix again, and when the decoction changes the color, strain it through a thick sieveto get rid of floating pieces of vegetables. Wait until the decoction cools and pour it into a washer bottle.
Spraying of onions and peppers will effectively discourage feeding aphids on begonias and roses. Spray the plants thoroughly, especially at the bottom of the leaves, because this is where the most pests accumulate.
Spray once every 7-8 days preventively or every 2nd day, if you are already struggling with the problem of aphids on roses or begonias. Be sure to spray them in the morning or evening. This is extremely important especially on hot summer days, so as not to burn on plant leaves.
