Natural Aphid Pesticides: 10 Eco-Friendly Ways to Repel Aphids

heheheh...saya yang tidak bersalah kerana mencari rezeki di pokok cili tukang kebun. Hari2 saya makan daun cili tak pedas pun...sedap sangat!!!

1.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Neem Oil 

Pure neem oil, an oil derived from the neem tree, has long been used in many natural remedies, including pest control. The oil, or Azadirachtin, acts as a repellent and growth regulator. To the insects, the neem oil has a bitter taste, so they will not eat the leaves treated with it. Also, if the insects do come in contact with the Azadirachtin, it prevents the larvae from growing into adults. Neem oil can be purchased at various online stores or made from neem trees.

2.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Homemade Lemon Spray 

This natural aphid pesticide works as an instant remedy, killing the aphids on contact. To make this natural pesticide, grate the rind of a large lemon. Boil it in enough water to fill a garden spray bottle. Let the mixture sit overnight. Drain the liquid into the garden spray bottle. Spray the aphids and larvae directly. It will cause them to convulse.

3.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Homemade Vinegar Spray 

Get out a spray bottle and fill it 1/3 of the way with distilled white vinegar and the rest of the way with water. This will kill the aphids and larvae on contact. Some plants react badly to the vinegar. It's important know which plants you can and cannot use this method with. 

4.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Aluminum Foil 

Place a square of aluminum foil around the base of plants affected by aphids. This causes light to bounce around to the underside of the leaves, which repels the aphids. It is also good for the plants, as it brings them more natural sunlight.

5.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Calcium Powder 

Sprinkling calcium powder around the base of the plants is another natural aphid repellent. The aphids do not like the calcium and will generally stay away from it.

6.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Yellow Plastic Bowl 

Aphids are naturally attracted to the color yellow. Place a yellow plastic bowl filled about 1/3 of the way with water in the center of the infested area. Many of the aphids will be drawn to the bowl and will go into the water and die.

7.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Banana Peels 

Burying shredded banana peels around the base of plants is an odd, but effective remedy. It has been around for ages and many gardeners will swear by it.

8.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Smash Their Buddies 

Squashing a few aphids near the infested area will signify to the other aphids that it is time to go. It's a chemical reaction.

9.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Ladybugs 

Ladybugs can be purchased at garden and home improvement centers. The ladybugs feed on the aphids and if you purchase enough, the aphids will be gone in no time. Ladybugs are also good for the garden in other ways.

10.Natural Aphid Pesticides: Garlic or Onions 

Planting garlic or onions is another natural aphid deterrent. They do not like garlic or onion and will not likely come near an area they are in.

nota tukang kebun: dari 10 cara di atas ni no.1 dan 10 sahaja yang saya telah cuba...yang lain2 belum pernah lagi. Lately pokok2 cili yang saya semai banyak yang mati di kerja kan si aphid ni....stress sangat2 pokok yang di tanam semakin layu dan kuning. 

Pokok Cili merah saya sempat berbuah sekali dan selebihnya mati.....eiiiii...sabor je la kan. Insyallah saya akan cuba cara2 di atas ni dan tgk yang mana satu paling berkesan untuk bunuh aphid.