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How to get rid of cochineal? Here’s the natural trick
The cochineal, in the event of a massive attack, can cause serious illness and even death of the plant. As mentioned, this sucks up the sap and will provide less food for the plant. The plant will appear much weaker than normal . The important thing will be to notice the attack in time. In many cases, it can therefore also be very useful to opt for appropriate prevention against the spread of cochineal.
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The strong point of the cochineal is that it adapts very easily to the most diverse environments . Indoor plants can also be affected by this problem, especially if there is no correct and adequate ventilation inside the house.
Certain mealybug infestation chemicals can help eradicate these pests. These solutions are not good for plants in the long term, however, as they can make them less resistant and more prone to bacterial attack. In addition, it will not be possible to spray chemicals in the presence of flowers or fruits.
It will therefore be necessary to implement natural strategies for the treatment and prevention of mealybugs . In the following paragraph we will show you the most effective natural solution to never again have mealybug problems on the leaves and twigs of your plants. Here is the “ miracle ” ingredient !
The procedure to put into practice.
I don’t know if you have heard of Neem oil , but this element will be quite beneficial for your plants . It is an entirely natural vegetable oil, particularly used in combination with different creams or shampoos. In fact, it will improve the appearance of your skin and hair. Another interesting use for this oil is as an all-natural repellent .
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Neem oil can therefore be used as an alternative to chemical insecticides on your plants. How to use it? To implement the treatment and prevention of cochineal, in addition to this oil, it will be essential to obtain liquid soap , water , a plastic bottle and a nebulizer spray .
Pour the water into the bottle and mix it with a generous spoonful of Neem oil and a spoonful of liquid soap . At this point, shake the bottle so that the mixture mixes well.
Simply pour the resulting mixture into the nebulizer . If necessary, you can spray the mixture of water, Neem oil and liquid soap on the leaves and branches of your plants. If the presence of cochineal has already spread, we recommend spraying the mixture 3 or 4 times a week .
If, on the other hand, you simply want to act preventively , you can spray the mixture once every 7 to 10 days .
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