Aphids in a greenhouse: how to get rid of
Aphids are a small insect that feeds on plant sap and infects many crops. The color of the insect can be varied: green, yellow, black and other colors. Aphids can multiply in large numbers and cause significant damage to plants. You can get rid of aphids in a greenhouse if you know how.
Aphids in a greenhouse: signs of presence
It is important to understand in time that the plants are attacked by a pest. Since aphids can move at a distance, not one plant will be affected, but several at once.
Aphids in a greenhouse can cause significant damage to plants
The signs of its presence are as follows:
- You will notice pests on the leaves. There are more of them on the underside of the sheet.
- White spots appear on the leaves. This is how the insect leaves traces of its skin.
- A sticky liquid appeared on the leaves.
- Plants start to look bad, leaves drop, buds do not open.
Look closely at the seedlings in your greenhouse. If you spot aphids on them, take action right away.
To combat aphids in a greenhouse, different means are used:
- Chemical. Apply them if a large number of seedlings are affected. Chemicals can be purchased at specialty stores. Come to the store and ask for any aphid remedy. Choose a system tool. Thanks to him, you will even get rid of nascent pests.
- Biological. You can use the phytover remedy. Also, before planting seedlings in the greenhouse, place ladybirds and lacewings there. They scare away aphids. Also plant garlic or spices on loose ground.
- Folk. The most popular method is the treatment of plants with solutions. You can make a soapy solution by adding 300 grams of laundry soap to 10 liters of water. Or an ash solution: dilute 10 grams of wood ash in 300 liters of water.
You can use any method that suits you, as well as take preventive measures in advance.
For prevention, pay attention to the following points:
- Check your beds regularly for pests.
- Remove weeds and plant debris.
- Monitor the temperature and humidity levels in the greenhouse.
- Keep the ants out.
- Follow the planting and grooming rules.
- Choose quality planting material.
By taking these measures, you will save your greenhouse from the appearance of aphids in it, and also reduce the hassle of destroying it.
Aphids are an unpleasant pest that can do great harm to your plants. Monitor your crops closely. If you notice signs of aphids, take action right away.