Ash vs aphids

Ash does not harm the soil and fertilizes plants. She is poured into the holes before planting the bulbs in order to protect them from diseases and pests. Ash from aphids is used. Infusions and decoctions are prepared from it, mixed with tobacco dust or soap. Each remedy favorably affects plantings and protects them from harmful insects throughout the summer season. The following plants can be processed:

• fruit trees (including Apple tree, pear, plum and cherry);
• roses;
• currant;
• cucumbers;
• tomatoes;
• pepper;
• cabbage;
• viburnum;
• dill;
• raspberries;
• houseplants and other plants.

Ash infusions and decoctions of aphids

The increased nitrogen content in the soil reduces the plant's ability to resist pests and various diseases. The ash treatment of infected plantings in this case is extremely important, because it can reduce the acidity of the soil.

On a note!

Soap and ash against aphids are simple and effective folk remedy. The soapy solution additionally envelops the body of the parasite and helps dry particles stick to insects and foliage.

Various infusions and decoctions are prepared from the substance according to the following recipes:

1. Three kilograms of ash are sieved and poured with hot water, and then kept under the lid for 48 hours. The finished infusion is filtered through cheesecloth and three tablespoons of liquid soap are added to it.
2. 1.5 kilograms of substance and 50 grams are diluted in 10 liters of liquid soap (liquid or solid). The poison is thoroughly mixed and infused for a day in a dark and warm place. This infusion of wood ash is used to destroy aphids and Colorado potato beetles.
3. Three hundred grams of ash is crushed, sieved and poured with boiling water. The product is kept on medium heat for 25 minutes. Then it is filtered and adjusted to a volume of 10 liters. A bar of laundry soap, grated on a fine grater, is added to the broth.
4. The product is mixed with shag in a ratio of 1: 1 and fill with water, close the lid and leave in a dark and warm place for 24 hours. Infusion of ash and shag against aphids is used to treat trees and bushes.

Spraying with ash is carried out until ten in the morning or after six in the evening. At this time, the sun does not fry and wet leaves are not damaged by its rays. The weather outside should be dry and calm.

On a note!

Leaves can be watered from a watering can or soaked with a wet sponge. To high branches will help to get a broom, which is wrapped with a cloth soaked in liquid.

Dusting

Ash solution is used in the garden and in the garden, when you need to kill the appeared pests. Dusting is carried out as a prophylaxis. You can use pure ash or mix it with the following substances in a ratio of 1: 1:

• tobacco dust;
• makhorka.

The nicotine contained in these products causes the death of aphids and ants.

Dry means sprinkle the space between the beds and soil around trees and bushes. They also treat the leaves after watering.

Interesting!

Aphid breathes through the skin. Cooked "powder" does not allow the insect to receive enough oxygen, which causes its death

Dusting prevents the appearance of aphids and fungal diseases. The procedure strengthens fruit crops and accelerates their growth.

Ash from aphids is used by gardeners who want to protect their plantings from various pests. Solutions are prepared from it, with which damaged leaves are sprayed and poured anthills for their destruction. Dry matter also helps prevent the appearance of harmful insects.