Radek Tesár 20. 5. 2025 clock 3 minutes video
Pests on plants can do a lot of damage, often very inconspicuously and quickly. But you do not have to reach for chemical sprays right away. There are a number of gentle, natural methods to effectively get rid of them while protecting both plants and the environment.
If you embark on growing your own garden, you probably focus mainly on what to plant, what flowers, herbs or vegetables. But along with your plants, uninvited visitors will appear. Aphids, slugs, caterpillars and other pests that your efforts like as you do. Not everyone has the opportunity to call expensive pests, and moreover, who would like unnecessary chemistry in the garden? The good news is that there are a number of natural methods to protect the plants effectively, yet gently to humans and nature.
YouTube video on how to get rid of pests on your plants can be found on the channel Garden for pleasure:
Domestic methods to get rid of pests on plants
Fortunately, there are a number of simple and affordable methods to keep pests at bay, even without the use of chemistry. One of the very effective natural weapons is, for example, tomato spraying of leaves, which helps against aphids and mites. It contains natural alkaloids that are toxic for small insects. Just soak the chopped tomato leaves into the water overnight, the next day to discharge, refill the water and spray directly on the infected plants. Similarly effective is the garlic oil spraying, which can cope with Molice, aphids and beetles, as the substances contained in garlic are very unpleasant for these pests and therefore reliably discourage them.
Another great natural alternative is spraying of hot peppers. It contains capsaicin, a substance that burns not only us but also pests. It helps primarily against mites, but also against molks, and even against mammals and birds who would like to make your plants a buffet. A classic soap spray works similarly. It mechanically disrupts the insect protective layer and will reliably kill it. And if you are fighting snails, forget the expensive trap! Just a little beer in a low container, or citrus peels placed on the flower bed, where the slugs are tightened and you can easily collect them.
We must not forget the prevention of molds and weeds. Bad soda mixed with water, oil and a little soap. This mixture prevents mold from spreading from one plant to another. Milk is similarly effective, which also does not harm the plants. Weeds then take perfectly occupied ordinary vinegar, or its combination with salt, or hot water, which you simply pour over weeds growing sidewalks. Finally, let’s not forget the most important thing that keeps the garden strong and durable. This is a quality compost. It not only feeds the soil, but also helps to strengthen the natural defenses of plants.
Nature can cope alone
As you can see, it is not necessary to reach for chemistry or spend on expensive preparations from the store to protect your plants. Natural methods that you can easily prepare at home from common ingredients are not only more environmentally friendly, but often more effective than it might seem. Just look around the kitchen, have a little patience and your garden can turn into a healthy and harmonious place where plants are doing, but pests have no chance.
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