Yellow boards or glue boards are excellent against unwelcome insects. We'll tell you how to attach the adhesive stickers here.
Especially in summer you can see countless insects buzzing around all the garden plants. Many don't bother you, but there are also species like the cicada that can cause serious damage to the plant. You should therefore react in good time and do something against the insects. The easiest and most effective way to do this is with yellow boards.
What are yellow boards
Yellow boards, also known as glue boards, can be found in almost every garden or hardware store. These are yellow strips of cardboard coated with a special glue. The insects simply stick to this glue.
How to attach the yellow boards?
You can either put the panels or the strips directly in the pot of the plant or hang them up nearby. A thin wire is suitable for this, which is attached depending on the local conditions, or directly on the plant stem (if strong enough).
Hang up yellow boards - When?
It is advisable to attach the yellow boards as early as possible, but the glue boards still serve their purpose in late summer. For example, with a cherry tree, the best time is when the cherries are still green and just beginning to turn yellow.
Against which insects do yellow boards help?
Harmful insects are mainly aphids, leaf miners or fungus gnats. Unfortunately, you can't prevent beneficial insects from sticking to the adhesive layer, but the smell of the glue mainly attracts pests.
Since the yellow boards are also available as stickers, you can choose between many different shapes. These then also have a certain decorative function. If the adhesive strip is old or full, simply replace it.