Mealybugs are among the most common, but also the most harmful insects. They can invade our plants and weaken them, even leading them to rot. If you have noticed the presence of mealybugs on your plants, you will be pleased to know that it is possible to eliminate them with all-natural pesticides.
By inserting their beaks into the plants, mealybugs suck the sap from them leading them to weaken or die, depending on the species of the plant and the amount of mealybugs.
To make matters worse, mealybugs secrete a kind of molasses that, in turn, promotes the appearance of black mold that causes leaves to dry up and fall off.
5 natural pesticides against mealybugs
Tobacco
This is an excellent natural insecticide, and it can get rid of mealybugs for good. Mix a liter of water with the contents of 6 cigarettes and let it sit for 24 hours.
Finally, strain the solution and spray on the plants. Alternatively, you can also wipe a cotton ball soaked in the solution directly on the leaves.
Baking soda.
Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with one liter of water and two tablespoons of grated Marseille soap.
Pour it into a spray bottle and spray directly on the plants every 7 days for at least 4 months.
Garlic alcohol
Whisk 6 cloves of garlic with half a liter of alcohol and half a liter of water.
Strain the mixture to make a well-liquid solution, then spray on the plants and potting soil.
Garlic and laundry detergent
Grind 150 grams of garlic and mix it with 1 liter of water. Add 2 tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent and continue mixing.
Pour into a spray bottle and apply directly to plants.
“Express” repellent
Mix 1 liter of warm water with half a teaspoon of liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon of alcohol.
Spray on plants affected by mealybug.