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Everyone loves to eat raspberries from the bush, but to make this possible, you should take care of the health of the plant. You can often see various pests on raspberry bushes, especially the weevil. This small pest can cause great damage, depriving you of almost the entire berry crop. But don't worry! There is a simple, natural way to deal with it - it is advised by many gardeners.
Mustard solution effectively rids bushes of weevils and other pests. And, best of all, it is completely safe for plants and the environment. To prepare such a solution, you will need 20 grams of powdered mustard and 10 liters (bucket) of warm water. You need to mix these ingredients and let the solution infuse for 12 hours. This will help the mustard dissolve better in the water, creating an effective remedy.
When the solution is ready, you can proceed to spraying. For this, gardeners advise using a spray bottle, it will allow you to evenly distribute the liquid over all the bushes. It is most effective to spray raspberries twice a month. The first treatment should be carried out when the buds begin to bloom, and the second time should be repeated after two weeks. This will help not only get rid of the weevil, but also prevent the appearance of other pests.
But it is also worth noting that this solution can be used not only for raspberry bushes. It effectively fights against the Colorado potato beetle, slugs, snails, butterflies, aphids, mites and other pests that “attack” your other crops. You just need to choose an individual dosage for each plant.
Therefore, if you want to preserve your harvest and avoid problems with pests, try treating your crops, especially raspberries, with mustard solution. This is an affordable and effective method that will help you get a rich and tasty harvest without unnecessary hassle and the use of chemicals!
