Every gardener dreams of growing a good and tasty crop, but pests and diseases can often get in the way. The quality of the harvest depends on proper care, moisture, weather, and proper treatment from pests.
The greatest damage to the crop can be caused by the Colorado potato beetle and aphids.
Aphids feed on the sap of young plants and are carriers of various diseases. It can be very difficult to remove this pest from the garden.
Another pest that destroys the crop is the Colorado potato beetle. The struggle with this pest is ongoing.
How to Remove Pests from the Garden?
Special drugs can help get rid of pests. However, you should only use one product once, as the pest will eventually become resistant. Combining store-bought and folk remedies increases your chances of success.
You can also collect beetles manually or encourage ladybugs, which can destroy a large amount of pests in just one day.
Planting certain plants can also help deter pests. Try dill, cilantro, lemon balm, basil, coriander, fennel, geranium, and calendula.
Important Tips:
- Do not plant elder in the garden, as it attracts aphids.
- Use infusions and solutions for pest control, such as onion peel, garlic, pitch, ash, or birch tar solutions. A mustard and household soap solution is also effective.
These tools will help during the initial stages of pest control. For more advanced stages, you may need to use special insecticides.
