Fungi, aphids, harmful insects - the list of enemies of the pear tree is long. Sometimes only spraying the tree helps to combat pests and other pathogens. Try biological means first.

When does injection help?

If the aphids get out of hand or the fruit on the tree is rotting, it can help to treat the tree with biological sprays.

Plant broths have proven themselves well. Nettle broth or tobacco suds are used against aphids. Birch leaf broth and field horsetail broth work against fungal infestation.

Spraying is not useful for all diseases of the pear tree. This measure is pointless with the pear grating. Here it remains only to cut off affected parts and wait for the fall of leaves in the fall. In addition, all juniper bushes in the vicinity must give way.

Plant broths and plant decoctions for spraying the pear tree

If you need to spray your pear tree, try organic sprays first. The following broths and brews are particularly helpful:

  • nettle broth
  • birch leaf broth
  • horsetail brew
  • tobacco brew

The basic recipe for plant broths is always the same. Pour ten liters of water over one kilo of fresh herb.

Cover and let the mixture sit for a few hours to a day. Strain the broth, lengthen it with water and fill the garden sprayer with it.

The right time to spray

The time before flowering is best for spraying. If the pest infestation occurs later, it is already too late for this measure.

If you spray your tree after flowering, use only organic agents. Chemical agents remain in the fruit, rendering it inedible.

Choose a dry day that is neither too sunny nor too windy.

Wear gloves, hat and safety goggles

On windy days, make sure you keep the jet downwind. Otherwise you run the risk of fogging yourself up.

Ensure good eye, head and hand protection when working with chemical agents.

tips and tricks

Sometimes the pear tree is so badly infested with fungi or pests that only spraying chemical agents helps. Look for products that won't harm beneficial insects like bees. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when spraying the tree.

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