How to treat cabbage with vinegar to get rid of them
For those people who grow vegetables in their area, the problem of insects and parasites always remains relevant. Treating cabbage with vinegar is an effective way to get rid of insects on vegetables once and for all. But when using this tool, you need to be very careful so as not to harm your health.
The most common insects on cabbage
Protecting cabbage from pests is the only difficulty that you have to face when growing this unpretentious crop. Gardeners struggle with a large number of pests, since cabbage leaves are juicy and insects like to feed on this juice.
Which insects most often infect cabbage:
- Cabbage leaf beetle
It is a tiny bug with a long mustache. The wings and body of the beetle are black with a metallic sheen. A thin, straight line can be seen on the back of the cabbage beetle.
- Whitefly
Another common pest found on cabbage forks. The whitefly lays its larvae on the back of cabbage leaves. The hatched larvae feed on plant sap, after which it begins to die. Outwardly, adults look like a white moth.
- Wavy flea
A wavy flea is a small black bug. Its characteristic feature is bright yellow stripes along the entire body. The insect is very similar to the black flea, but the wavy flea prefers abundant moisture.
- Aphid
Aphids live mainly in colonies and feed on plant sap. You can see that if there are ants on the site, then there is a high probability that aphids have started in the garden.
- Slugs
Slugs are most commonly found in very wet soils. And, since cabbage loves abundant watering, then slugs also prefer to gather near cabbage beds. Outwardly, they can be confused with snails, which can also be seen on cabbage heads.
How to process cabbage with vinegar
Almost all gardeners grow cabbage in the garden. This is not surprising, because the culture belongs to the unpretentious. She can grow on any, even infertile soils.
Forks are very juicy and attract a lot of pests. Caterpillars, aphids, slugs and this is not a complete list of insects that can spoil the entire crop. The fight against cabbage pests and diseases can drag on for the whole summer until harvest.
The most effective remedy for this problem is ordinary acetic acid, which can be bought for a penny at any supermarket.With the help of acetic acid, you can get rid of parasites once and for all.
It is recommended to handle forks in the evening after sunset. During the day, you cannot spray the plants, the polka can burn the entire crop. The most optimal time is after 6 pm. When spraying, you need to be very careful so that the acid does not get on the skin or mucous membranes.
How to get rid of aphids on cabbage with vinegar
The use of vinegar in gardening to combat aphids is quite effective. When the heads of cabbage are already large, it is not recommended to use chemical preparations. But you can resort to a simple method of traditional medicine. How to use acetic acid against aphids?
With this simple recipe, aphids won't have to be fought for long. To prepare the solution, you need to take 15 ml of vinegar and 1 liter of warm water. Dissolve it in water. If essence is used, then 10 liters of water should be taken for 15 ml. Processing of cabbage from aphids is carried out 2-3 times a week until all the aphids are exterminated.
The best time to spray heads of cabbage is early in the morning, when all the dew has dried up. Water the cabbage abundantly. It is advisable to do this with a regular watering can. It is necessary to use the prepared spray solution using vinegar immediately. In the event that a large amount of liquid remains, then even the next day it cannot be used.
How to get rid of slugs on cabbage
Slugs are another common pest found on cabbage forks. These are insects that look like snails, but instead of a hard shell, they are covered in mucus. She saves their body from drying out. Slugs appear most often in the late afternoon, when the sun's rays are not so scorching.
It is advisable to treat cabbage from pests early in the morning or late in the evening, when they are still on the forks. This is the best time to get rid of slugs. During the day, they are practically absent on cabbage heads, so there will be no effect from processing.
You can get rid of slugs on cabbage with acetic acid (you can use apple cider) and valerian decoction.
I processed cabbage forks from slugs as follows:
- To prepare this product, you will need 15 ml of 9% vinegar, valerian root and 2 liters of water.
- Finely chop the root, add 200 ml of water and put on fire. Bring to boiling point. Then turn it off and let the broth brew for 12 hours.
- Then dissolve 15 ml of vinegar and valerian decoction in 2 liters of water. Mix everything thoroughly.
- It is recommended to spray cabbage heads from a spray bottle. The most optimal time to process the plant is evening. You need to repeat spraying of cabbage every three days. After all the slugs have disappeared, the procedure can be stopped.
How to deal with caterpillars and cruciferous flea
Every second gardener has to wage war with caterpillars on vegetables. They cause colossal damage to the crop. Caterpillars not only eat up leaves, but also leave toxic secretions on them. In addition, the caterpillars are very voracious during active growth and can spoil more than one head of cabbage. A few caterpillars are enough to eat all the cabbage.
Flea beetles on cruciferous crops are also very difficult to deal with as they appear in large numbers on cruciferous crops. The main danger of the appearance of this insect is that the fleas are very small and difficult to notice. Therefore, before realizing that a parasite has appeared on the site, a large amount of time can pass. Fleas usually appear in July.
How to spray cabbage to get rid of cabbage butterfly and cruciferous flea caterpillars? You can spray with apple cider vinegar.
For caterpillars on cabbage, a solution of apple cider vinegar will help.The same remedy can be used to kill cruciferous flea beetles.
You get rid of insects in this way:
- Buy apple cider vinegar 9%. Heat the water (it should be lukewarm);
- Dissolve 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 1.5 liters of water. Mix the liquid thoroughly and pour it into a watering can;
- It is recommended to process plants in the evening after sunset, when the sun's rays are not so bright;
- If, after you sprayed the forks, it rains heavily, then the procedure will have to be repeated the next day;
- This remedy should be used no more than 3 times a week until the cruciferous flea and caterpillars disappear completely. Spraying is recommended in quiet, windless weather.
Whitefly is the one I most often encounter. If this parasite is not eliminated, the crop may die. After processing, be sure to use "BioGrow", The drug will promote recovery.