Do this - and you can protect corn from aphids: effective methods

04.07.2024 07:51

With the arrival of summer, gardens and vegetable gardens begin to be attacked by pests, including aphids.

If you don’t get rid of the “unwanted guest”, the plantings may suffer.

You will learn how to protect corn from aphids from this article.

Mechanical methods

If there are not many pests, you can resort to jets of water or remove them manually.

Natural enemies

Some insects can help in the fight against aphids. For example, wasps, ladybugs.

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There are also a number of plants that are saviors for humans, but enemies for aphids. These can be marigolds, nasturtiums.

Preparations

Another option for pest control is special preparations. They can be purchased at a gardening store. The main thing is to follow the instructions strictly. If you have questions about choosing preparations, it is better to seek help from a specialist.

Preventive measures

To ensure that pests avoid the area, it is important to loosen the soil, use fertilizers, and avoid excessive soil moisture.

Now you know how to protect corn from aphids.

Previously, we talked about combating blossom-end rot on tomatoes.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. Mechanical methods
  2. Natural enemies
  3. Preparations
  4. Preventive measures