Folk remedies for spider mites

Folk remedies for spider mites
  1. Fighting with a soapy solution
  2. How to get rid of infusions?
  3. Other ways to get rid of

The spider mite gives gardeners a lot of trouble. It harms both indoor plants and garden plants. To combat this pest, you can use any means, including folk remedies.

Fighting with a soapy solution

One of the most popular products used to kill these insects is regular soap. Various mixtures are prepared from it for spraying and watering plants.

Detergent

To prepare such a solution, you will need 100 g of any detergent and 1 liter of water. These components must be mixed well. The finished mixture should be applied to the leaves and stems of the plant using a sponge. After 30 minutes, everything should be washed off with clean water using the same sponge or hose.

It is worth saying that you can also use a shampoo mixture made in the same way against ticks.

Laundry soap

You can also fight spider mites with laundry soap. To prepare the solution, you will need to dilute 200 grams of grated soap in 10 liters of water. After that, the mixture must be left for several hours to infuse and only then proceed to spraying the affected crops.

It is necessary to process not only plants, but also the land around. After 4-5 hours, wash off the soap film with water. The treated plant should be covered with oilcloth.

This is one of the best spider mite removal methods in your home or apartment.

With added ash

To prepare such a mixture, you will need the following components:

  • 5 liters of clean water;
  • 200 grams of ash;
  • 40 grams of soap.

Cooking method:

  • first you need to pour ash into a previously prepared container, and then fill it with water;
  • leave the mixture for several days to infuse;
  • after this period, the liquid should be filtered and only then add the grated soap to it, stir the mass thoroughly.

After that, you can start processing the plants.

How to get rid of infusions?

Also, different infusions can be used to treat affected plants. They are used for spraying flowers and vegetables in the garden, and in the greenhouse, and even in the house.

Onion

To prepare such a mixture, you need to take 1 medium onion, cut it into thin slices and pour 1 liter of boiled water. After that, the solution must be put to infuse for 4-5 hours. After this time, the mixture must be well filtered and poured into a spray bottle. Next, it is necessary to spray the affected plants with the finished tincture.

Potato tops

First you need to fill the container with tops. Then you need to pour warm water there. A bucket with tops must be placed in a warm place for 5-6 hours. The finished solution must be filtered and used as directed.

Calendula

It should be noted that this plant perfectly repels pests. To prepare the mixture, you need to take 250 grams of calendula, and then fill them with 8 liters of water. After that, the solution must be put to infuse for 7-8 hours.

Bitter pepper

To prepare the solution, you will need 150 g of chopped pepper, pour 1 liter of water. Next, the mixture must be put on fire and boiled for 40 minutes. Then the container with the contents must be left to infuse for 24 hours. After this time, the liquid must be filtered and used for processing plants.

Tobacco blend

To prepare it, you need to take 5 liters of clean water and 250 g of tobacco, mix everything and put on fire. The mixture is boiled for an hour. After that, the liquid must be well filtered. Add another 5 liters of water and 1 bar of laundry soap to the finished solution.

Ammonia

To prepare the product, you will need to dilute 40 milliliters of ammonia in 1 bucket of water. With a ready-made solution, it is necessary to wipe all damaged leaves and stems of plants.

Celandine

To prepare this product, it is enough to pour 2 tablespoons. dried plant with 1 liter of boiled water, and then leave to infuse. After 5 hours, the solution will be completely ready for use.

Dandelion

To prepare the tincture, you need 3 tablespoons. Pour chopped dandelions with 1 liter of boiled water and leave to infuse for several hours.

Garlic

2 heads of chopped garlic must be poured with 1.5 liters of water. After that, the mixture must be left to infuse for 6 hours. The finished solution turns out to be sufficiently concentrated, so it must be diluted with water 1 to 5 so as not to damage the plants.

Rosemary oil

Add 9-10 drops of essential oil to 1 liter of water. With this mixture, you should wipe the leaves and stems of plants.

Henbane

This solution will help get rid of even a large colony of pests. To prepare it, 10 liters of water will require 1 kilogram of this plant. The mixture should be placed in a warm place for 24 hours. After this time, the solution should be filtered and then used as directed.

Horseradish

To prepare a solution, you need to twist 1 kilogram of plants in a meat grinder, and then pour 10 liters of cold water over them. After the mixture has stood for 4-5 hours in a warm place, it can be used as directed.

These proven recipes are suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners.

Other ways to get rid of

To protect your plants, it is also important to take the necessary preventive measures on time. You can protect flowers and vegetables from spider mites by adhering to the following rules.

  1. It is very important to monitor the condition of your beds and flower beds.... There should be no weeds on them. Plants should be watered and fertilized in a timely manner to keep them strong.
  2. To protect flowers and vegetables next to the beds, it is necessary to plant plants that scare away spider mites.... These include chamomile, petunia, calendula, and onions. You can also plant an elderberry on your site.
  3. Indoor plants also need to be kept in good condition.... They need to be inspected regularly. If dry leaves appear on the plant, they must be removed in a timely manner. For prophylaxis, plants can be treated with soap or alcohol solution.
  4. You can also use Coca-Cola-based home remedies to get rid of spider mites. Many gardeners believe that such a solution is as effective as chemical insect control products.

There are a large number of effective folk remedies for spider mites that will help destroy this pest in the garden, in the garden, and in the house. That's why do not neglect such simple products in the fight against this insect.

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