{"id":6681,"date":"2024-07-04T08:37:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T08:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danubagarden.hu\/?p=6681"},"modified":"2024-08-23T09:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T09:58:01","slug":"how-to-control-insects-without-a-chemical-free-insecticide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danubagarden.hu\/en\/blog\/how-to-control-insects-without-a-chemical-free-insecticide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to control insects without insecticide?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Insecticide<\/strong> without protection is also possible in our garden! - We often hear that organic and chemical-free gardening is a very good idea, but people are afraid that these substances will not be as effective as other solutions. The big question<\/em>: can bio-chemical-free active substances be as effective as their non-chemical counterparts?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes<\/strong>, let us give you an excellent example! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, we will introduce you to a simple but great gardening ingredient that is both effective and chemical-free, even for insect control without insecticides!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc63\udb40\udc74\udb40\udc7f The origin story (more or less)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Scotland, it has been noticed that there are areas of grassland on hillsides that are greener because animals graze less. Somehow the plants and grasses in this area were more resistant compared to other hills and areas. When they examined the plants, they found that their leaf surfaces were more rough and contained more silicon (Si). What could this mean? What role might silicon play in this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's first clarify: what exactly is silicon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is silicon and why is it effective in insecticide-free control?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant mineral element in soil, with silica accounting for about 50-70 % of soil mass. In theory, it is available to plants in very large quantities. The reality is that silicon (Si) is very strongly bound to the internal structure of clay minerals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is silicon good for? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Evidence that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. has beneficial effects on many plant species to grow<\/strong>, productivity<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. alleviates the drought<\/strong> stressed,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. improves the plants water status<\/strong>, and maintains the water balance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. increases the tolerance of plants to different biotic <\/strong>(pests and pathogens) and abiotic stress <\/strong>(drought, salt, freezing, nutrient imbalance) <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    However, how these mechanisms work and why this ability differs between silicon-accumulating and non-accumulating plants is not proven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Among plants, monocotyledons, especially grasses, contain a high proportion of silicon, averaging 1 %, but silicon is also high in e.g. cucumbers. One of the highest levels is in cress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The graph shows that grasses with a coarser surface have a higher silicon content<\/strong>. In other words, plants can be genetically more resistant. However, it is unlikely that new plant varieties and hybrids have been bred for this in recent decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf3e Why is this interesting for us hobby gardeners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    With the gradual phasing out of pesticides and the growing popularity of organic gardening, it is studies like this that show that we have many options without chemicals. To make plants more resistant. Of course, it is a complex process, it is not enough to rely on a single product for help! The first step is always good soil condition, followed by plant nutrition and finally strengthening the plants' immune system. A Danuba<\/strong> Garden<\/strong> Ino Si<\/a> is designed to do just that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Protection without insecticides - What can we expect from using it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n