Home remedies for whitefly on petunias
- suitable plant partners
- Networks
- self-made pesticides
- Beneficial insects
Suitable plant partners
Just let nature fight the whitefly. It is now clear that some plants drive away the pests simply by giving off their aroma. Take advantage of this effect by planting the following plants near the petunia:
- Pineapple sage
- basil
- Firebush
- Indian spinach
- Lettuce
- Nasturtiums
- Indian mint
- Wild bergamot
- Balm
- Horse mint
- celery
- asparagus
- or thyme
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Networks
Unfortunately, white fly infestation is difficult to prevent completely. If an animal haunts your petunia every now and then, there is little danger. However, it becomes problematic when the adult animals lay their eggs in the substrate. You can prevent this by covering your petunia with nets during the main breeding season in warm weather. Make sure that there really is no hole for the pests to sneak through.
Self-made pesticides
A solution made from organic ingredients is easy and inexpensive to make yourself. You certainly have the funds on hand. All you have to do is mix them with water. Are suitable:
- Rapeseed oil (Ratio 1: 3)
- Nettles
- garlic (boil one toe)
- basil
- Curd soap (dissolve 30 g in one liter of water)
When using it, it is important that you primarily spray the underside of the leaves. The white flies are more frequent here.
Beneficial insects
Get yourself environmentally friendly balcony residents. Parasitic wasps(€ 69.90 at Amazon *) are available from specialist dealers. The beneficial insects feed on the whitefly without harming your petunia.