On trial: All-in-one ready-to-use spray does the job
The ecofective Houseplant Defender All In One Care spray is ready to use in a handy 1-litre spray bottle. It not only gets rid of pests but feeds plants, too.
Most gardeners have a greenhouse separate from their house, but mine is different. It’s really a conservatory, a long lean-to with direct access to the back door and kitchen. This means that anything I spray will get into the house, so I’ve always been careful about what I use.
Tested plants were tomatoes, peppers, chillies and houseplants (Monstera, Philodendron, Dracaena) grown indoors, not in the conservatory. There were a few aphids, which tend to go for the peppers and chillies, plus my summer nemesis, fungus gnats. These little black flies drive me mad on an almost yearly basis.
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This pesticide-free spray, which acts by physical methods, not chemical, certainly cleared up the aphids. It also led to much healthier growth on the peppers and chillies. The fungus gnats were much reduced, although the problem was not resolved altogether.
I didn’t use the spray on my aubergines, which is a shame, as they really succumbed to red spider mite. It would have been useful to know how well it controlled them. The conservatory often gets hit by powdery mildew, but there’s been none this year – the spray washes away any spores.
Ideal for edible and ornamental plants, the formula works by a physical mode of action. It contains a blend of surfactants that stop the pests from moving and being able to feed. Apply to the upper and lower leaves weekly to keep full control of bugs.
Suitable for ornamental and edible plants
The Ecofective Houseplant Defender formula also provides foliar nourishment to encourage healthy, vibrant houseplants and stimulate the development of more flowers. You don’t have to wait to harvest – eat the produce within hours of application.
Apply early in the morning or late in the evening. Using the spray in direct sunlight can lead to scorching of the plants. Reapply every week to keep full control of the pests.
For more details, visit www.ecofective.uk.com.
