Plants can often fall victim to an aphid invasion. There are no problems because, thanks to experienced gardeners, it is possible to obtain a natural fertilizer to combat and repel parasites. It is important to be aware of the damage aphids can cause to indoor and outdoor plants. Their main characteristic is to feed on vegetable juices until the plant no longer receives vital nutrition. What is this natural fertilizer? The word to the experts.
How do you recognize aphids on plants?
The aphid is an insect that attacks plants and sucks their lifeblood to stay alive. Today there are 5,000 different species in the world and they are all parasites that cause significant damage to plants both outdoors and indoors. They feed mainly on the leaf nymph until they die. They arrive in spring and are so small that they often cannot intervene in time.
The infestation of plants by aphids occurs quickly, especially for those who do not often monitor the health of plants in the garden or at home. It is good to observe the shaded back and stem . As expected, only a thorough inspection can give positive or negative feedback. After some time, you may notice that the plant becomes weak and has a dull color. The leaves are the vital center of these black dots: when the plant is infested, many of them are grouped on the different surfaces.
Home remedies for aphids: advice from gardeners
Experienced gardeners recommend that you never consider the use of chemical pesticides or preparations that can harm the environment and the plants themselves . Natural solutions are available at home, with ingredients that are used every day. It is a great way to get rid of all the pests that are on the plants in the garden. In some cases, it would be enough to protect these plants with vinegar in a ratio of 1:10 to water.
Another natural ingredient commonly used for plants is the onion , a product that can be found in all Italian homes and that has properties and benefits that should not be underestimated. In this case, its main power is used to fight the most feared parasites, namely aphids.
To make this natural insecticide, follow these steps:
- Pour a liter of water into the pot;
- Add 3 very thinly sliced onions;
- Cook for 15 minutes and let cool;
- Pour the solution into a spray container.
- Spray and vaporize all at-risk plants to control or repel aphids.
The treatment must be repeated every 3 days.
