VIDEO: Fight aphids with vinegar water

Aphids have many enemies in nature. Your greatest enemies are them Ladybug. Sometimes it happens, however, that there are only a few ladybugs and at the same time very many aphids. Then the gardener is challenged to control the aphids. A very effective remedy for these pests is vinegar water.

Use the vinegar water correctly

1. You have to mix the vinegar water first before you can use it to fight the aphids. In most cases a mixing ratio of 1:10 is sufficient. This means that you mix 1 liter of vinegar for 10 liters of water.
2. You then fill the vinegar water into a watering can or a plant protection syringe and spray the aphid-infested plants. The aphids disappear after a short time and no longer cause any damage.

The control of aphids with vinegar water should only be carried out outdoors. Vinegar water is very odorous.

Fight aphids only carefully

1. Whenever you use vinegar water to control the aphids, be sure to do so carefully. The vinegar water can also damage the plants. This is why you should only use a small amount.
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2. If this amount is not enough, the dosage can be increased. In any case, it makes sense to carry out several treatments with a low application rate than one application with a high dose.
3. The organisms in the soil can also be damaged by the vinegar water. Over time, this leads to a deterioration in the quality of the soil.

Fighting aphids with vinegar water is a great alternative to chemical control agents. Nevertheless, you should carry out the application carefully so that no damage to the plants occurs.