A web of a tick is one of the most dangerous pests of the garden and the garden. A microscopic spider -shaped with a length of not more than 0.5 mm it is able to destroy plants in just a few weeks. Most often appears in warm, dry weather. It spreads with the wind, through seedlings, garden equipment or even clothes. How to cope with an invisible threat was told by the channel “Favorite Dacha. Garden and Garden” on Dzen.ru (16+).
How to understand that a tick settled on a plant
The pest is almost invisible, but it can be suspected of a number of signs:
1. The leaves are covered with light dots, then turn yellow and twist.
2. A thin web appears on the bottom of the sheet.
3. The flowers and ovaries dried up massively.
4. Small moving points (colony of ticks and larvae) are visible.
5. Especially often the tick affects cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, strawberries, roses and indoor flowers.
Why the pest is so dangerous
The tick pierces the cells of the plant and sucks the juice. As a result, growth is disturbed, immunity weakens, the crop is reduced, the fruits are deformed. With mass infection, the plant may die.
Prevention of the appearance of ticks:
1. Compliance with crop rotation and agricultural technology.
2. Removing weeds.
3. Regular watering and spraying with water.
4. Ventilation of greenhouses.
5. Inspection of seedlings and young bushes.
How to deal with a spider mite:
1. Removing damaged parts. Highly infected leaves and plants are best destroyed.
2. Folk remedies at an early stage (infusion of garlic, onion or dandelion, soap solution). Spraying is carried out once a week.
3. Biological products. Phytoverm, actophyte and others based on natural components. They are safe for people and bees.
4. Chemistry. In severe cases, acaricides (actellik, Karbofos, Sanmait) are needed. Processing is carried out several times with an interval of a week.
5. Biometode. In greenhouses, you can use predatory ticks (phytoseyuuluses, entomophages), natural enemies of the pest.
Spider mites are invisible, but extremely dangerous for plants. Regular care, prevention and timely measures will help protect plantings and maintain a crop without loss.
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