Caterpillar invasions in the garden, or even in the house, can prove to be a real scourge. Among the many grandmother’s remedies often proposed with more or less success to fight against these invasions, one of them stands out: white vinegar. We will explain everything to you.
Why is white vinegar effective against caterpillars?
White vinegar is effective against caterpillars because it is a very concentrated acid. When applied to caterpillars, it dries out and kills them. Additionally, white vinegar is a natural caterpillar repellent. They don’t like its smell and will therefore avoid places where it is present.
To use white vinegar against caterpillars, simply dilute it with water and apply it to the infested plants. You can also put some in a sprayer and spray the plants. White vinegar is a natural product, non-toxic to humans and animals, and therefore very safe to use.
How to use white vinegar to fight caterpillars?
Caterpillars are a nuisance to gardeners and can be difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, there are several ways to use white vinegar against them.
One of the most common ways to use white vinegar against caterpillars is to make a trap. To do this, mix one part white vinegar with water in a container. Then place the trap in areas infested with caterpillars and wait for them to fall into it. You can also add a few drops of vegetable oil to the mixture to prevent caterpillars from escaping the trap.
Another way to use white vinegar against caterpillars is to spray the infested plants directly. To do this, mix one part white vinegar with water in a spray bottle. Then spray the infested plants, making sure to cover the affected areas well. This method is especially effective if you spray the plants at the beginning of the infestation.
White vinegar is also a great way to detect caterpillars. In fact, they often leave traces of vinegar on the plants they have infested. If you suspect a caterpillar infestation, examine the plants carefully and look for traces of vinegar.
Finally, white vinegar can also be used to kill caterpillars. To do this, mix one part white vinegar with water in a spray bottle. Then spray the infested plants and the caterpillars will die within a few hours.
What precautions should be taken?
White vinegar is a natural product effective against caterpillars. However, some precautions should be taken when using it.
First, white vinegar must be diluted with water before being applied to caterpillar-infested plants. Indeed, white vinegar is an acidic product which can damage plants if it is not diluted.
In addition, you must apply the mixture of white vinegar and water directly to the caterpillars. There is no need to apply the mixture to plant leaves because caterpillars are not always found on the leaves.
Finally, it is important to rinse plants treated with white vinegar after a few hours. In fact, white vinegar can damage plants if it is not rinsed.
