Mealybugs are among the most common, but also the most harmful, insects. They can invade our plants and weaken them, even leading them to rot. If you have noticed the presence of scale insects on your plants , you will be pleased to know that it is possible to eliminate them with completely natural pesticides .
By inserting their beak into plants, scale insects suck the sap, causing them to weaken or die, depending on the species of plant and the quantity of scale insects.
As if that wasn’t enough, scale insects secrete a kind of molasses which, in turn, favors the appearance of black mold which causes the leaves to dry out and fall.
5 natural pesticides against scale insects
Tobacco
It is an excellent natural insecticide, and can eliminate mealybugs forever. Mix one liter of water with the contents of 6 cigarettes and let it rest for 24 hours.
Finally, drain the solution and spray on the plants. Alternatively, you can also pass a cotton ball soaked in the solution directly over the leaves.
Sodium bicarbonate
Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with one liter of water and two tablespoons of grated Marseille soap.
Pour everything into a spray bottle and spray directly on the plants every 7 days for at least 4 months.
Garlic alcohol
Blend 6 cloves of garlic with half a liter of alcohol and half a liter of water.
Filter the mixture to obtain a well-liquid solution, then spray on the plants and soil.
Garlic and laundry detergent
Grind 150 grams of garlic and mix it with 1 liter of water. Add 2 tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent and continue mixing.
Pour into a spray bottle and apply directly to the plants.
“Express” repellent
Mix a quart of warm water with ½ teaspoon of liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon of alcohol.
Spray on plants affected by mealybug.