Hosts are famous for their thick greenery and resistance to shadow. But even the strongest bushes can lose attractiveness in a short time. All because of the slugs and snails that rush in the leaves of the hole and leave the bitten edges.
What damage looks like
Large slugs eat whole fragments of the sheet, and he loses its shape. Smalls work pointily. After them, multiple holes remain, as if a hail had passed through the bush. Damaged foliage does not restore, only worst, spoiling the entire face of the plant.
Where to look for pests
Slugs are loved by raw and dark shelters.
They hide:
- under the lower tier of leaves;
- in the thickness of the mulch;
- Under stones and boards next to the bushes.
They go hunting in the morning and after sunset. It is at this time that they are easier to notice and collect them manually.
Methods of protection
Inspection every day. Check the leaves and earth at the base of the bush. Traces of mucus will tell you where the pest has hid.
Traps with beer. An ordinary beer bank attracts slugs that themselves escape to it. In the morning, it remains only to collect the “crop”.
Baits with poison. Granules, like a “thunderstorm”, are placed under the bushes, around or directly to the center of large grades. One adult bush is enough from half to a whole pack.
Fast measures. Chemical baits act instantly. As soon as the slugs are in contact with the granules, they lose mobility and are easy to collect before they damage the plant.
Do not put off. The sooner you start protection, the more chances to maintain the foliage of the whole. One prevention is often enough for the host to be in order until the fall.
Bushes without holes – the pride of a summer cottage
Lush, even leaves are the best sign that hosts feel great. A little attention and a pair of proven tricks are enough to enjoy their beauty all summer.
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