Natural methods of fighting pests are more and more often chosen, chemical preparations, although effective can be dangerous for domestic animals, e.g. dogs or cats. Therefore, if you want to get rid of aphids, mosquitoes and you can reach for a home mixture, which also works effectively and does not negatively affect the environment.
Aromatic oils effectively deter pests, especially citrus oils. Therefore, grapefruit oil (or lemon oil) can be used, which will effectively force aphids, mosquitoes and ticks to leave the garden. In addition, natural spraying, based on this type of ingredients, do not have an unpleasant, chemical smell. On the contrary, they can leave a citrus fragrance, which often goes perfectly with the smell, even pink and can make your work in the yard.
In grapefruit we will find Nutkaton and D -imonen (the second ingredient is also in lemons), which are effective biocidal substances. Nutkaton was approved by the Federal American Environmental Protection Agency as a means that can be used in insecticides. This element affects the work of the nervous system of aphids, mosquitoes and ticks, forcing them to leave the habitat.
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This type of spray should be done on a sunny day in the morning or evening, it is important to After applying the mixture on the plants, do not water it for several hours. To prepare spraying you will need:
- 1 liter of water
- approx. 10 drops of grapefruit or lemon oil
After mixing the ingredients, put them in a bottle with a sprayer – it can even be a cleaned packaging after window cleaning. Spraying should be used every few days. You should apply it to the whole plant. To get rid of ticks, it’s best to spray the places where we usually stay, among others Discounts at the terrace. In the period of increased intensification of aphids and mosquitoes (beginning of summer), the mixture can be used times a week for preventive purposes to prevent the appearance of pests.
Remember, however, that citruses contain ingredients that applied too often can weaken the plants’ immune system – therefore moderation with spraying should be maintained. In addition, before using it, it is worth checking the reaction of the flower or the bush. More delicate, younger plants can react worse to citrus oils.
