Fighting whiteflies on strawberries

Organic home remedies

• Yellow panels
• Predators
• Reduce humidity
• herbal sprays

In the case of a slight infestation, it is often sufficient to shower the leaves off with a gentle shower. Above all, direct the jet towards the underside of the leaves. This is where the white flies gather superficially.

Yellow panels

Yellow objects increasingly attract white flies. Take advantage of this by hanging yellow signs in the garden. These are covered with a sticky film to which the whiteflies stick when they come into contact. Change the banners regularly.

Predators

If you want to fight the white flies in a completely natural way, it is best to lure predators into the garden. These include:

• Parasitic wasps
• Ladybug
• or spiders

Offer the animals sources of food in the form of wild herbs and nesting aids.

Reduce humidity

Are your strawberries in the Glasshouse a planting mistake is possibly the cause of the infestation. Check whether you kept a sufficient planting distance when planting the strawberries. High humidity and warm temperatures promote the reproduction of the whitefly. Occasional ventilation helps to contain the population.

Biological sprays

While chemistry is by no means an option, you should only resort to ready-made preparations from the trade in an emergency. A self-made plant stock, on the other hand, is harmless and inexpensive. The following ingredients are suitable for this:

• basil
• garlic
• Soft soap
• Rapeseed oil
• Nettles

Mix the substances with water and spray the solution on the infected plant.