Vodka vs. Aphids

Aphids are one of the most harmful insects, with various species of which summer residents in their plots meet. So, grapes and citrus fruits are affected by powdery aphids, apple - threatens pome fruit treescherry harms cherries and cherries, almost omnivorous is the potato species - it can settle on potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes. Inhabited by a whole colony on the plant, pests drain it, using cell sap as food. As a result, the leaves of the garden plantations begin to fade, turn yellow and fall off. Folk remedies will help protect the garden and the garden from pest attacks. So well-proven vodka from aphids. You can process it:

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

Signs of defeat

It is not always possible to timely detect a pest in a garden or garden. Aphid able to camouflage, acquiring the color of those parts of the green space on which they live. The following symptoms indicate the presence of aphids:

• twisting and wilting of leaves;
• falling of inflorescences and ovaries;
• the presence of honey dew (paddy), which is secreted by insects in the process of life, which makes the leaves sticky and shiny;
• the appearance of young soot on young shoots and inflorescences.

Such signs indicate infection of the plant aphids, and the need for urgent measures. Many gardeners in this situation prefer folk remedies, since they are safe for the plants themselves and human health. Vodka relieves aphids quickly enough.

Method Features

For some, this will seem surprising, but vodka against aphids is really one of the most effective and creative ways to deal with a pest. For external use, this product does not pose a danger to humans, and its combination with other drugs does not require additional conditions and tools.

Vodka is used for the manufacture of therapeutic tinctures, as an antiseptic, in cooking and cosmetology. They found her application in the garden and vegetable garden, spraying plants from aphids. Moreover, the product is not mixed with water, but a ready-made alcoholic drink is used. It is enough just to wind a spray bottle on a bottle of vodka and treat the infected plant.

On a note!

Strengthen the adhesion properties of the solution to the leaves will help adding liquid soap (for 0.5 l it is necessary only 2-3 tbsp. l.). Leaf plates and the stem of the infected plantation are treated with vodka on both sides, trying not to get on the inflorescences.

You can also use alcohol diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1 to combat aphids. The resulting solution is used to wipe leaves mechanically. Despite the fact that this recipe for combating aphids is more time-consuming, it gives a more effective result.

Many lovers of gardening work have already been able to verify the effectiveness of this method. The only drawback of this processing method is the high cost of the drink itself. Therefore, the fight against aphids by vodka is acceptable only for small areas.

Reviews

Vodka combined currant processing with millet, which was scattered around the bush. The very next day, neither black ants, not aphids - amazing effect!

Elena, Skadovsk

It can be effective, but it can affordably. Processing is much cheaper Coca-Cola or soapy solution. And for vodka, you can find another application.

Alexander, Saratov

Roses from aphids saved vodka, really amazing effect. You can even use moonshine. In parallel, I apply modern insecticides..

Anna, Kaluga