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If you see a small pile of jelly balls like this in your garden, set them on fire or destroy it by soaking it in isopropyl alcohol. Wear gloves if you handle the nest! There are hundreds of tick eggs inside it. Better to be safe than sorry.
10 Proven Natural Methods to Eliminate Aphids and Scale Insects from Your Garden
Aphids and scale insects feed on plant sap, weakening plants and leaving behind sticky honeydew. Here are 10 natural ways to get rid of them without chemicals:
1. Homemade Insecticidal Soap
Mix 2 tsp mild liquid soap with 1 liter of water. Spray on leaves and stems, especially undersides. Repeat consistently.
2. Neem Oil Solution
Mix 1 tbsp neem oil with a few drops of soap and 1 liter of water. Spray where pests are concentrated. Reapply regularly.
3. Introduce Beneficial Insects
Attract ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps by planting marigolds, dill, or yarrow near crops.
4. Horticultural Oil Spray
Mix 2 tbsp horticultural oil with 1 liter of water. Spray every 7–10 days to suffocate pests and prevent egg hatching.
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