Here’s why you should put a yellow cup at the bottom of your tomatoes!

Tomatoes are one of gardeners’ favorite vegetables, but they are often the target of many pests, including aphids. To ensure a generous harvest and flavorful tomatoes, simply use a simple yellow cup. How does it work? Here’s the trick!

Tomatoes are particularly vulnerable to aphids, which cause curled, yellowed, and mold-covered leaves. These parasites weaken plants, delay their growth and reduce harvests, or even destroy your plants if the infestation is not stopped in time. Early intervention is essential to avoid these problems.

To keep aphids away, place a yellow cup coated with petroleum jelly near your plants. Attracted by this color, aphids stick to the cup and can no longer reach the tomatoes. Studies show that yellow particularly attracts aphids, making this tip very effective in protecting your plants.

In addition to the yellow cup, it is beneficial to combine several techniques for optimal protection. Companion planting, which involves planting complementary crops or varieties that attract aphids’ natural predators, such as ladybugs and wasps, is an effective method.

You can also prepare homemade repellents with Castile soap, neem vegetable oil or diluted essential oils of peppermint, lavender or rosemary. For light infestations, removing aphids by hand or using a strong jet of water may be sufficient. By diversifying the control methods, you increase your chances of protecting your tomato plants from the ravages of aphids.