- Aphids are troublesome pests that overwinter on plants and appear en masse in spring, destroying crops.
- Early spring paraffin spraying is an effective way to inhibit the development of aphid larvae.
- Instead of ready-made preparations, you can use a home-made mixture of rapeseed oil, water and gray soap.
- Learn how to spray properly to effectively protect your plants against aphid invasion!
Mix with water and spray the plants in early spring. This way you will kill the aphids before they start breeding
Aphids are one of the pests that come out to feed very quickly in spring. Adults lay eggs in autumn, and the larvae overwinter hidden in hard-to-reach places on plants. When the spring sun comes out and the days get warmer, aphids come out to feed.
Every gardener knows that aphids are a real nuisance. these appear practically everywhere. They feed on fruit bushes, including tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as ornamental plants such as roses. Aphids are ubiquitous and appear both in the garden and on potted plants grown on balconies and terraces. The most characteristic feature of aphids attacking plants are black larvae appearing in groups on the stems and pads of plants. Often, along with aphids, there are ants that live in symbiosis with them.
If you notice that your plants have been attacked, act immediately. These pests can cause considerable damage to the garden. The larvae suck out life-giving juices and lead to inhibition of plant growth and fruiting. In extreme cases, the plants die completely. Gardeners indicate that early spring is the perfect time to spray preventively against aphids. Thanks to it, the biological development of the larvae is inhibited without excluding them. In early spring, oil-based paraffin spray is recommended. It is safe for plants starting the growing season, and at the same time deadly effective against aphids. Paraffin oils create a sticky layer that traps aphids and blocks their access to air. As a result, the pests die. In stores you can buy ready-made sprays based on paraffin oils or use regular rapeseed oil. Dissolve approximately 15 ml of rapeseed oil in 1 liter of water. Optionally, you can add a small amount of gray soap or baking soda. Mix everything and spray the plants thoroughly. Cover the emerging leaves, shoots and stems with the preparation.
Remember to always do any exercise on a sunny, rainless day. Try to do it in the morning or afternoon so that the bright sun does not burn the new leaves. Spraying when it is raining may turn out to be ineffective, the water will wash away the active substances too quickly and the treatment will have to be repeated.
