If you think that only living objects need to be protected, then it is not. We all love this berry - strawberries, but in order for it to reach our table safe and sound, you need to protect strawberries from pests. With this we will help you figure it out.
- How to deal with strawberry mite
- How to get rid of nematodes
- Ways to combat raspberry-strawberry weevil
- How to protect strawberries from spider mites
- How to deal with earthy weevil
- Methods of dealing with strawberry sawfly
- How to deal with alfalfa
- How to protect the strawberries from the small black skosar
How to deal with strawberry mite
One of the most dangerous strawberry pests is strawberry mite. Its size is so small that it is difficult to see the insect even through a magnifying glass. If the leaves of the strawberry are twisted and not unrolled until the end, then this is the work of the strawberry mite.
Here are ways to keep its numbers under control, given that you cannot get rid of the tick completely:
- Strawberries should be planted in well-lit places and away from its previous plantings.
- The soil should be loose and weed-free.
- Old leaves must be cut in time.
- Planting material is desirable to buy in proven stores.
- Eating strawberries should be right.
- After harvesting strawberry care should not stop.
How to get rid of nematodes
Nematodes - These are insects that are considered strawberry pests. If they start, for six years this affected area should remain intact. Alas, you cannot overcome this disease by chemical means.
The most important method of fighting nematodes is frequent strawberry transplantation. It is desirable that you have the opportunity to find a new place every year.
To get rid of nematodes, it is not necessary to directly affect it. It will be enough to scare her, planting a number of marigolds, calendula or nasturtium. It is also important to fertilize the land with compost.It develops fungi that do not harm people, and destroy parasites.
Ways to combat raspberry-strawberry weevil
To overcome this insect, release another - ground beetle.
How to protect strawberries from spider mites
If you notice that the leaves of strawberries in the web, they quickly turn yellow and dry up, then this is a trick spider mite. In order to quickly get rid of it, you should spray the bush with the solution of "Karbofos".
It is worth doing it after the last gathering of berries. After protective action, the sprayed place should be covered with a film for three hours.
How to deal with earthy weevil
Earthy weevils on strawberries are those bugs that feed on strawberry leaves. It is not easy to see a bug, because it, thanks to its scales, masks well the color of the earth.
Fighting method it is very simple with him: during planting, flowering and after harvest we spray our strawberries with Aktar.
Methods of dealing with strawberry sawfly
There are such pests of strawberry as strawberry sawflies. They are very virtuoso and eat out oblong-oval-shaped holes in strawberry leaves.
To overcome it, you should use insecticides. For prevention, it is necessary to dig up and make the soil loose under strawberry bushes, it is still desirable to completely get rid of weeds.
How to deal with alfalfa
Alfalfa - These are those who eat strawberry leaves for a whole month. The most effective insect control lasts throughout the entire spring feeding.
Before the flowering of strawberries use drugs such as "Basudin or Diazinon", after harvesting - "Talstar" or "Decis".
How to protect the strawberries from the small black skosar
This beetle is from the weevil family.Its larvae damage the roots of strawberries and stems under the ground, while adult beetles eat strawberry leaves.
Following all the rules, schemes and tips, you can easily get rid of all pests.
Pay attention to all the nuances and enjoy the strawberries in your own garden.