Lice on tomatoes - so put an end to the plague

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• Lice on tomatoes - so put an end to the plague
• Decrypt causes
• Combat aphids biologically
• Use rockweed powder to combat lice on tomatoes
• Tips & Tricks

Lice on tomatoes - so put an end to the plague

Aphids on tomatoes often trigger a destructive chain reaction, leaving the crop on the track. With these instructions, you effectively stop the plague - without swinging the chemical club.

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Decrypt causes

Fighting the aphids directly only works for a short time. It is important to research the causes. Only when the triggering factors are resolved, you will get rid of the pests permanently. These conditions magically attract aphids:

They are primarily young tomato plants that have aphids in their sights. The parasites make no difference, whether the cultivation is in the greenhouse, in the bed or on the balcony. The larger, more vital and robust the tomato plant, the sooner it will be spared by the lice.

Combat aphids biologically

If you have discovered the tiny green, brown or black aphids, the following biological sprays help:

These home remedies are applied as often as possible until the infestation pressure subsides or completely disappears. At the same time there is a risk of infection with brown rot, the leaves should not be moistened. Alternatives are available for this case.

Use rockweed powder to combat lice on tomatoes

Ground sedimentary rock of Juraformation is widely used in organic agriculture. It has been found that lice can be perfectly controlled on tomatoes with the fine powder. Repeatedly applied with the help of a powder spray in the morning, you have the plague quickly under control. A similar effect can be achieved with algae lime and pure charcoal ash.

Tips & Tricks

To combat aphids in the greenhouse, you get help from their natural predators. In the specialized trade you get lacewing larvae, two-point ladybugs and parasitic wasps that lice on tomatoes like to eat.