The arrival of spring, in addition to starting the new process of life, with the awakening of nature, parasites also make their appearance. Insects, mites, mealybugs and others threaten our splendid vegetation and everything they find: lawns, orchards, balconies and terraces. With this article we want to give you some advice on what to do if our plants are attacked by these parasites and what natural methods to adopt.

Alert parasites that attack roses and more

Spring invites us to breathe an air of newness and rebirth. Everything comes back to life and nature is no exception. The plants wake up. Dry bushes, worn out by the cold winter, are cut to make way for new branches that will produce young shoots. Unfortunately, like all flowers in this period and not just roses, they are attacked by many parasites that impose their presence without allowing the plant, most of the time, to continue with its life cycle. Let’s see which parasites are among the best known in nature:

Woodlouse

Very small insect that feeds on the leaves of the host plant. It releases a sugary substance that attracts other parasites. It has weeding power and a fast reproductive cycle. This insect leads to a real weakening of the structure of the plant until it causes its death.

aphids

They are among the insects that most infest both flowers and fruit plants. They represent the plant lice. Roses are the most attacked. Also in this case, as in that of the cochineal, the aphids feed on the sap of the plant until it weakens and causes death, if it is not saved in time.

Bedbugs

This insect is one of the most common pests. It feeds on everything: from fruit trees to flowering plants of any type. It attacks the host plant, absorbing the nutritional properties contained in the leaves, shoots and bushes until it dries completely, if the infestation is not immediately recognized. Many times the leaves are the indicators that allow us to identify the presence of parasites.

What to do to combat and eliminate parasites

Without a doubt, the use of natural pesticides is the appropriate solution. It is important that the plant stays alive and does not run any health risks. It is also essential for man that there is no risk of chemical elements that could expose him to danger. We can prepare a spray with natural products to vaporize on the plants, composed of chili pepper and neem oil. Or prepare a mixture with boiling water and garlic, as an infusion. Let cool and steam.