Small black dots on plants and ants can indicate an infestation with aphids. With this home remedy you can get an idea of the infestation, fight the pests and get rid of the ants.
How to treat a plant with ants and black spots?
Check the leaves for sticky residue. They indicateaphid infestation. First spray the plant. Then treat it with asoft soap solution made of water, soft soap and a little neem oil. You can also treat houseplants with alcohol.
Why does a plant get black spots and ants?
There is probably aaphid infestation. If the black dots on the leaf axils appear and appear alive, you are dealing with aphids. They suck the sap out of the plant and cover the leaves with a sticky residue. Ants feed on this excretion of the pest. The sticky residue tastes sweet to them and is also known as honeydew. The sticky residue promotes fungal attack and has a negative effect on plant growth. That's why you should react.
How to treat the affected plant with black dots?
Spray the plant with water and treat it with asoft soap solutionor withspiritsThis way you will get rid of the pests and also get rid of the ants. First, spray a strong jet of water onto the areas with the black dots. Then prepare a soft soap solution with the following ingredients:
- 1 liter of water
- 1 tbsp soft soap
- some neem oil
Spray the plant with the soft soap solution every few days. Alternatively, you can also treat houseplants with alcohol.
When do black dots and ants appear?
Infestation on houseplants typically occurs seasonally over thewinter. If the plant is in dry, heated air, the animals will have an easier time with it after a while. With the right amount of moisture or humidity, you can prevent infestation and the resulting spots on the plant.
Tip
Use natural control agents
With natural control agents such as soft soap solution and neem oil, you do not release any harmful substances. They treat the infestation of the plant gently but effectively.
