The red spiders They are pests that threaten the well-being of our vegetable patch. Although they specifically seek to feed on corn, we must know that it is not the only crop they will attack. That is why we need to resort to different tricks to eliminate this pest. In this case, we will teach you how to prepare a homemade insecticide with garlic, vinegar and olive oil.
This insect is a small mite whose main purpose is to suck sap from the crops of the vegetable patch. These pests usually appear when there are electrical changes in the climate, mainly when it is the dry season, so you must be vigilant in this hot and cold season that has generated a great change in climate.
How to eliminate red spider mites from the garden?
To remove the red spiders And to prevent them from damaging our crops, we will need 2 heads of garlic, 1L of water, 1 glass of water, olive oil, 1 teaspoon of vinegar (apple or white), 10 teaspoons of water, 1/2 teaspoon of potassium soap. Gathered the ingredients, we will begin with the instructions.
to start this homemade insecticide The first thing we will do is remove the part of the garlic roots and leave the peels, since their properties are very good for eliminating pests. We will cut the garlic and transfer to a glass and the next thing we will do is add the olive oil to completely cover the garlic. Then we will add the water and vinegar to our mixture and stir. Once you have it ready, we will leave it resting for 24 to 48 hours.
For its part, we will take the glass with water to the microwave and leave it for a few minutes to heat, then add the soap, where you must dissolve it completely. After the garlic rest time, the next thing we will do is add the potassium soap mixture and stir completely. Later we will pass through a strainer and add to the bottle with 1 liter of water. We will let it rest for a week before applying to the vegetable patch.
To remove the red spiders of the vegetable patch, we will have to apply this homemade insecticide for three days and let it rest for another three days and then start the process again. In this way, these insects will disappear. However, if what you are looking for is prevention, you will have to apply it to the garden once a week. Remember to do it only first thing in the morning or in the afternoon, but never when the sun is strongest.