Immediate aid with clear water - this is how it works
The earlier you diagnose a lice infestation, the more effective you will be against the pests. Therefore, with the onset of spring, check the foliage on the top and bottom. If the first lice cavort here, put an end to the spook with a powerful shower. Shower the clematis with the strongest possible water jet.
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Before doing this, the root ball is protected with foil to prevent waterlogging. It is important to note that you do not perform this measure in direct sunlight. The water droplets act like small burning glasses on the leaves.
The best home remedies for lice on clematis
The environmentally conscious hobby gardener forbids himself to use a chemical insecticide against aphids. How good that a range of effective home remedies is available. We present tried and tested mixtures to you below:
Soapy water
- 1 liter of water
- 1 tablespoon of alcohol
- 1 tablespoon of liquid curd soap
Mix these ingredients together, fill the mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to the infested clematis every 2-3 days.
Soda / baking soda
- 1 liter of water
- 1 heaping tablespoon of the powder
- 15 ml of alcohol
- 1 splash of detergent
Use this mixture to combat a die-hard aphid colony. Before doing this, we recommend that you try a hidden spot on the infected clematis. Once all concerns have been resolved, apply the product over a large area every 3-5 days until the plague is over.
Since the use of liquid preparations in natural pest control goes hand in hand with the risk of fungal infection, experienced hobby gardeners use this alternative in the fight against aphids on clematis. Every 2-3 days rock flour, pure wood ash or algae lime (€ 14.95 at Amazon *) is applied with a powder syringe until the pests get away.
Tips & Tricks
Since the clematis likes a shady foot, experienced hobby gardeners provide the climbing plant with underplanting. You kill two birds with one stone if you choose plant species that also have a protective effect on aphids. These include marigolds, marigolds and non-climbing nasturtiums.
