Neem oil is one of the well-known home remedies against ants. It works against infestations caused by aphids and can also deter ants. Just use the following tips.
How do I use neem oil against ants?
Neem oil works against ants due toAphid infestation. Mix a few milliliters of neem oil in one liter of water. Fill the solution into a spray bottle (€6.00 on Amazon) andspray the affected plant with it every day for two weeks.
Which ant infestation does neem oil work against?
Neem oil is typically used against ant infestations due toaphids. If there are a lot of aphids on a plant, it quickly attracts ants. The louse excretes a sticky residue that the ants like to eat. However, the sticking of the leaves with the so-called honeydew damages the growth of the plant and promotes fungal infection. To prevent this from happening, you should fight the aphids. When the aphids disappear, ants will no longer crawl on the plant.
How do I use neem oil against ants and aphids?
Mix some neem oil in water andspray the infected plant with it. First blast the affected plant with a strong jet of water. Some animals will already lose their footing and fall off. Then proceed as follows:
- Provide 1 liter of water.
- Add a few milliliters of neem oil.
- Fill solution into spray bottle.
- Mix well and spray.
If you spray the plant every day for two weeks, the aphids will disappear and so will the ants.
How do I apply neem oil correctly?
It is best to spray the plantin the morningorin the evening. If the leaves are exposed to the blazing sun, you should not spray them with the mixture of water and neem oil at the same time. Otherwise, burns could occur.
How does neem oil work against ants?
Neem oil, with itssmell, also acts as adeterrent against ants. Would you like to use this method? How to proceed:
- Apply pure neem oil to a brush.
- View ant trails and access routes.
- Specifically coat the substrate at the location with neem oil.
The oil overlays the ants' scent trails and disrupts their orientation. If you want to be on the safe side, you can use the following essential oils with an even more intense smell instead of neem oil to combat ants:
- Mint oil
- Lavender oil
- Lemon
Is neem oil harmful to ants?
Neem oil isnon-toxic and does not spread any harmful substances. So you don't endanger the he alth of the beneficial ants. If you dilute the oil, you can use the home remedy against lice in the garden as well as against lice on houseplants.
Tip
Ladybirds eat aphids
Have you observed aphids and ants on a plant? In addition to neem oil, natural enemies of the aphid can also help you against the infestation. One of the enemies of pests is the ladybird.
