15/08/2024 (Photo: shutterstock.com/Anne Webber).
Fruit flies can effectively spoil our mood.If you do not want to have an infestation of these insects in your kitchen, here is an effective trick.The best method for fruit flies is not traps at all, but insectivorous plants.They get rid of flies quickly and effectively..
Insectivorous plants – dewdrop, flycatcher, creeper – they are real predators in the plant world that, despite their innocent appearance, can hunt insects, snails or arachnids.Although they require special care, more and more Slovaks decide to grow them at home.
Insectivorous plants, although they do not look threatening, are real predators in the plant world.Many of them can be grown at home, but it’s important to remember that they are demanding plants.Among them, it is worth highlighting one – sundew, which has relatively low demands among other plants.
The sundew is an ideal plant for fruit flies
The sundew is a plant that grows in wetlands in its natural environment. It feels best at 20°C, so it doesn’t like too much heat. Nevertheless, it grows well in a sunny location and can be placed on the south or west side, but don’t forget to water it regularly (preferably with demineralized water).The dewdrop reacts poorly to low air humidity.
Insectivorous plants are not only an interesting element of interior decoration, but also an effective weapon against insects.However, before you decide to buy them, make sure that you will be able to water them regularly.Tree frogs are difficult to transfer from place to place.