Aphids in hydroponics: what they are and how to prevent them
Pest control and disease prevention are two essential factors for those who cultivate using hydroponics, as it is very important to ensure quality of the plants for the profitability of the business.
With that in mind, Hortivinyl has prepared special articles to help you prevent diseases in your greenhouse. In this post, you will learn a little more about Aphids and how to prevent them.
So, what are aphids?
Aphids are insects (parasites) and are characterized as a great threat to the cultivation of plants, flowers and vegetables. They are more likely to develop in environments with high humidity and on hot days, with long periods of rain.
Aphids feed on plant saps and reproduce in large numbers.
How can you prevent them?
There are several ways to control aphids, from biological or natural pesticides to homemade recipes. Check out some options below:
- Water with detergent and alcohol: 1 liter of water for 1 tablespoon of detergent and alcohol;
- Neem oil;
- Pepper and garlic broth;
- Onion skin broth;
All of the options above must be applied using foliar spray. Spraying should be done once a week for 3 or 4 weeks.
