Earthworms are small, black flies that often fly around flower pots. They are annoying, but more troublesome are their larvae, which feed in the soil, damaging roots and weakening plants.
This is unfortunately popular pestsbut there is a very simple way to do this. A spice that everyone has in their kitchen can help get rid of them. What product is it?
Allspice is also known as Jamaican pepper or pimento. It is a popular spice with an intense aroma. It is used whole or (less often) ground. It can be an addition to meat dishes, soups, sauces, sweet compotes and marinades.
Allspice is the dried fruit of the spice plant. Few people know that it is suitable not only for use in the kitchen. The distinctive aroma of this spice can deter common pests. It works, among others, on: – it can therefore be used as a home protective measure.
This spice also has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It can be used as a natural remedy to combat mold in pots. It will help inhibit the development of pathogens on the earth’s surface.
Allspice can act as a natural pest repellent. Its intense smell is especially disliked by ground owls. Just press a few grains of allspice into the pot – preferably to a depth of about 1-2 cm. Soon the spice will begin to secrete essential oilsthat will scare away pests.
Allspice works well for plants that prefer constantly moist soil. This is where ground squirrels prefer to feed. The spice can be used for plants such as monstera, philodendron, Spathiphyllum or .
In turn, you can deal with mold in a pot by using an infusion of allspice. To do this, simply pour boiling water over a few grains and, when the infusion cools down, water the plants with it every 2-3 weeks.
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