Recognize and control pests (weeping fig)

Aphids capitulate to soap - this is how it works

They are omnipresent in the garden, on the balcony and on the windowsill. They do not shy away from the poisonous sap. Aphids pierce the leaf tissue with their mouthparts and suck up the milky sap. Once you have discovered the 1-3 mm insects, the soft soap solution tops any insecticide. The spray consists of 1 liter of water and one tablespoon each Soft soap(€ 38.84 at Amazon *) and alcohol.

Effectively control pests with armor - scale scale insects

Scale insects follow the same strategy as aphids. To make matters worse, these pests protect themselves with a tank. The infestation can be recognized by small bumps on the leaves and shoots. Of course, the beasts have nothing to oppose high-proof alcohol. Therefore rub the infected parts of the plant with an alcohol-soaked cloth.

Getting rid of thrips without chemicals - how to do it

Silvery speckles on the leaves of your weeping fig are an alarm signal, because this is where the larvae of the plant's thrips suckle life. Mainly during the wintering The fringed wings are up to mischief on the warm windowsill. How to fight the pests:

• Isolate the affected Benjamini from other plants
• Shower the plant upside down (protect the root ball with foil)
• From now on, spray the top and bottom of the leaves daily with soft water

In the advanced stage, a variant of the soft soap solution has proven itself in the fight against thrips and their larvae. Add 20 grams of soft soap, 30-50 milliliters of alcohol and half a teaspoon of salt to 1 liter of boiled water Rock flour.(€ 12.33 at Amazon *) Spray the weeping fig every 2 to 3 days until there are no more thrips.