Then you should take action against ants on the dipladenia!

Are ants harmful to the dipladenia?

Ants can spread from aphids contribute. As long as the ants are only active on the ground under the plant, cleaning up smaller garden debris and other organic materials, you don't need to worry about your Dipladenia. Here the ants show their positive side. They improve soil permeability and make an important contribution to preserving the ecosystem. Your action is only required when there is a lot of activity on the leaves of the Dipladenia.

When do ants indicate aphid infestation on the Dipladenia?

You can recognize an aphid infestation by sticky residue on the leaves of Dipladenia. The ants nurture and cultivate the pests as they eat the sticky excrements of the aphids. However, such an infestation is not without risk for your Dipladenia. When the leaves of the plant become stuck together, the mandevilla's metabolism slows down. In addition, fungal diseases and infestation by other

pests favored.

How do I treat the infested Dipladenia?

Clean the leaves with a strong water jet and then treat them with a soft soap solution. You can put indoor plants under the shower first. If you rinse the leaves, the ants and some of the pests will already lose their grip on the leaf and fall off. However, this will not necessarily get rid of the sticky residue and eggs. Therefore, you should definitely use a soft soap solution with a little neem oil against the infestation of the Dipladenia.

How do I avoid an infestation of the Dipladenia?

The right amount of humidity plays an important role in prevention. If you the Dipladenia at hibernate If the heating air is too dry, pests such as aphids, mealybugs or spider mites can nest more easily on the plant. If there is a certain colonization by the louse, this also attracts ants in the spring. As a preventive measure, spray the Dipladenia lightly with a water spray in winter to increase the humidity.

How do I keep ants away from the Dipladenia?

With etherealOil, cinnamon or lemon you can scare off ants. Just bring the funds out at the Dipladenia. The animals do not like the smell of these agents. The following herbs are also suitable for ant control:

• thyme
• lavender
• marjoram