Like any other plant, banana plants can of course be attacked by pests. Black or green aphids quickly appear on the large, green leaves, particularly as a result of location and care errors. This is how you recognize and combat the annoying little animals.
How do you recognize aphids on the banana plant?
A typical symptom of an aphid infestation is thecurled and/or stunted leavesof the banana plant.black or brown dots- due to the puncture sites - can also occur. Furthermore, asticky coating, the honeydew, indicates the infestation. This is often followed by ants.
How do you fight aphids on banana plants?
Usually you can fight aphids by showering the infected plant with a strong shower If water gets in there, the plant can rot. Varioussprays- also on an ecological basis such asNeem oil- are available commercially and are very effective against pests. link u=fighting aphids]Treat[/link] the banana plant according to the package instructions. However, you should cut off severely affected leaves.
Are there home remedies for aphid infestation on banana plants?
However, there are also a variety of effective home remedies against aphids that are also well tolerated by banana plants. For example, the following are suitable:
- Stinging nettle manure: Self-made link u=nettle-against-aphids]Stinging nettle manure[/link] helps against a variety of pests and also supplies the plant with important nutrients. Water the banana regularly with the diluted manure.
- Coffee or tea grounds: These products can be used both as fertilizer and against aphids and other pests. You can also occasionally water the plant with black tea.
- Curd or soft soap: This can be used to make a great spray that you can use to spray the affected areas several times.
Can you fight aphids on banana plants with beneficial insects?
In addition, you can also let beneficial insects fight the aphids on the banana plant. Eating like this
- Ladybird larvae
- Parasitic wasps
- Gall midges
- hoverflies
- Gall wasps
Aphids or their larvae and decimate the pest infestation in a completely natural way. You can treat banana plants in the garden by attracting the above-mentioned beneficial insects throughecological garden management, setting up insect hotels and planting suitable flowering plants. In addition, manybeneficial insects can be purchased - for example in garden shops or in specialized online shops - and applied specifically to the affected plants.
How do you prevent aphid infestation on bananas?
Aphids usually appear on banana plants that are already weakened and can no longer defend themselves against the intruders. The plant can be weakened by an incorrect location or care errors. You can therefore prevent an aphid infestation by protecting the plant
- place in a warm, dry and sunny location
- overwinter properly
- Avoid excessive moisture and waterlogging
- fertilize sufficiently
Tip
What other pests can occur on the banana plant?
Not only aphids, but also scale or mealybugs are very common on banana plants. The symptoms and treatment are very similar to those described in the text, which is why you can proceed in the same way.
