How to protect against garden pests: 9 proven tools

1. oil spray

This remedy is effective against aphids, mites and various beetles. To prepare the concentrate, you will need 1 cup of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of liquid soap. Pour the ingredients in a bottle, close and shake well. Before use dilute 2 teaspoons oil concentrate in 1 liter of water, pour the mixture into a spray bottle, and shake sprinkle means the affected plant leaves. After contact with pests oil creates a film that prevents the penetration of air into the spiracles, and leads to their destruction.

2. soap spray

Soap spray is also good at handling ticks, aphids, whiteflies and all sorts of bugs. Dissolve 1½ teaspoons non-caustic liquid soap in 1 liter of water and spray the agent to the affected parts of the plants. The principle of operation of a soap spray the same as that of the oil, so you need to use it as needed. However, it is recommended to spray it in the evening or early in the morning, not in direct sunlight.

3. garlic spray

The smell of garlic repels not only the opposite sex, but also caterpillars, as well as some other garden pests. In the evening chop 2 heads (not cloves 2!) Of garlic and add a little water to make a liquid slurry. Allow the garlic to infuse until the morning, and then shift it into a quart jar, add ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, pour water to the brim and mix. Before use dilute agent in a proportion of 1 glass infusion for 1 liter of water and abundantly sprinkle them damaged plants.

4. pepper spray

This tool is also performing well in combat caterpillars. It can be prepared from both fresh and dried milled from hot peppers.

Mix 2 tablespoons of ground red pepper and 1 liter of water and a few drops of liquid soap. The mixture can be applied on the affected leaves of plants directly in a concentrated form.

To prepare the pepper spray with fresh hot peppers, chop ½ cup peppers and mix them with 1 cup of water. Let the mixture stand for a while, then add 1 liter of water and bring to boil. Cool the broth, strain it, add a few drops of soap and spray on plants. Do not forget to wear rubber gloves, because this spray is quite pungent. Well, of course, avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth.

5. Spray "three in one"

This spray - a universal remedy for all pests, encroaching on the leaves and tops of your future harvest. Grind 1 clove of garlic, 1 small onion, add 1 teaspoon ground red pepper and 1 liter of water and allow the mixture to stand for one hour. Then strain the infusion through cheesecloth, add the 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and mix thoroughly. Spray it on the leaves on both sides. Ready means can be stored in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

6. Spray the leaves of tomatoes

In tomatoes contain alkaloids, in particular Tomatin, which perfectly repels aphids and other unwanted insects. Cut 2 cups of tomato leaves (you can take the leaves from the bottom of the plant), fill it with 1 liter of water and leave to infuse overnight. Then strain the infusion and spray it on the leaves of affected aphids horticultural crops.

7. coffee spray

While millions of people They can not live without coffeeBillions of insects, in particular aphids, on his spirit can not tolerate. To prepare this remedy, you'll need all (you can all at once) of these herbs: yarrow, tansy, marsh mint, thyme, lavender, rue, catmint and wormwood. Connect glass mixtures of these herbs with 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 2 cups of water. Allow the mixture to stand for 24 hours or more, then filter and pour it into a spray bottle. The tool can be stored in the refrigerator for 23 weeks.

8. A beer trap for slugs and snails

Dig a shallow hole and place it in a bowl or a cut plastic bottle so that the edges of the tank were flush with the ground. Pour beer into it to the brim. Snails and slugs can not pass and drown drunk and happy.

9. Soda spray against mildew

Mix until completely dissolved 1 tablespoon baking soda and ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add 2 liters of warm water. Remove the most damaged leaves and the remaining spray means every 2-3 days until the fungus is gone. This mixture is better to use fresh, so prepare it just before use.

Other methods of pest control

In addition to truckers with sprays and traps from garden pests, there are many natural enemies: bees, wasps, ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantises and spiders. You will greatly facilitate his task, if will attract them to his side. To this can be planted plants that attract them: basil, calendula, chamomile, yarrow, sunflowers, mint, lavender, parsley, fennel and flowers rich in pollen.