Garlic is a culinary all-rounder and also very healthy. However, its smell somewhat overshadows these advantages. The typical garlic aroma is also extremely useful. Pests such as whiteflies can be driven away in no time with the tuber. Read how the application works here.

Garlic broth efficiently repels whiteflies

Make garlic broth

Save yourself the money for expensive sprays from specialist shops. A bulb of garlic can usually be found in every kitchen cupboard. The production is very easy. See for yourself:

  1. Finely chop three large cloves of garlic
  2. Put the cubes in a saucepan
  3. Pour three liters of boiling water over it
  4. Leave for at least half an hour (even better 60 minutes)
  5. Garlic pieces with a You fish out of the broth
  6. Strain the broth
  7. Let everything cool down.
  8. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle.
  9. Spray the affected plant with the essence.
  10. The garlic brew is suitable for use on indoor plants as well as in the greenhouse.

Note: Be sure to isolate the affected plant from neighboring growth during treatment. Otherwise it can happen that the pests move to the surrounding plants. Only put the plant back in its usual place when you are sure that all whiteflies have disappeared.

plants with a similar effect

If the preparation of the garlic brew is too time-consuming for you, you can also use other plants. Basil, mint and nettle leaves have also been shown to help control whitefly. You don't even have to boil these alternatives. They also develop their effective aroma as a suitable plant neighbor in the bed.

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Animals in the garden