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- Aphids on strawberries on the balcony - what to do?
- Just take off the aphids - that's how you do it right
- Before flowering and fruit set, soapy water helps against aphids
- Tips
Aphids can be controlled mechanically
Aphids on strawberries on the balcony - what to do?
Flourish strawberries in the balcony box, aphids are not far away. The sunny, warm conditions and juicy strawberry plants are paradise for the pests on earth. So that the pest spirits do not spoil the fruity pleasure, natural pest control agents are at your disposal. You can find out which ones here.
Just take off the aphids - that's how you do it right
If aphids make their way over balcony strawberries, chemical control agents are taboo. Insecticides kill the pests. Of course, the carefree enjoyment of the fruit also falls by the wayside. The handle to the chemical club is superfluous anyway, because a powerful jet of water stops the plague in no time. This is how it works:
The foil cover not only protects the substrate from excess water. In addition, falling aphids are collected and can be disposed of together with the film in the household waste. Important: Experience has shown that a single shower is not enough to remove all aphids. Repeat the control measure until you no longer detect lice on the strawberry plants.
Before flowering and fruit set, soapy water helps against aphids
Home gardeners swear on soapy water against aphids on ornamental and useful plants. In the fight against the pests on strawberry plants, the remedy is recommended only before the beginning of flowering time and fruit set. No one likes to eat strawberries with a taste of soap. How to use the classic control agent expertly:
Aphids hide with preference on the underside of leaves of strawberry plants. Apply the remedy very thoroughly in these places. As with all home remedies, it is not done with a single application. Repeat the soap wash at intervals of 2 to 3 days until you can no longer sight lice with the magnifying glass.
Tips
When planting strawberries and vegetables on the balcony, put marigolds between the plants. This not only looks nice, but also has a preventative effect against aphid infestation. Experience has shown that a mixed culture with Tagete keeps cunning aphids at bay.