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Spider mite in the greenhouse
A spider mite in a greenhouse can create many problems for a summer resident. It not only slows down the growth and development of plants, but also adversely affects the yield of greenhouse crops.
Prevention of spider mites in the greenhouse
One of the main tasks of the summer resident is the timely and correct prevention of diseases in the greenhouse. It will help to avoid the appearance of dangerous pests and provide reliable protection for the future harvest.
A spider mite in a greenhouse creates a lot of problems
Preventive measures to control spider mites in the greenhouse include:
- Maintaining cleanliness and timely disposal of weeds, leaves and dry grass.
- Carrying out an annual disinfection before planting with sulfur sticks or lime.
- Frequent change of crops planted in the greenhouse. So, after cucumbers, which are susceptible to an aphid invasion, it is recommended to plant tomatoes or cabbage, they firmly endure the invasion of spider mites.
- Maintaining a high level of humidity, up to 85%, which is detrimental to pests, but is also good for plants.
- Soil care, constant loosening and systematic watering.
- Thorough inspection of plants every 3 days for the appearance of yellowness.
- Planting obstacles for the spread of the pest between several greenhouses. Cereals are well suited for this.
As soon as the yellow bloom characteristic of the pest is found on the leaves, the infected part of the plant or the entire plant must be immediately destroyed. Then proceed to more serious methods of dealing with harmful insects. To slow down the spread of a tick from one plant to another, you need to plant them in a greenhouse at some distance from each other.
How to get rid of spider mites in greenhouses and greenhouses
If preventive measures still did not save the greenhouse from the invasion of a spider mite, then you should immediately start treating the plants with specialized preparations. In gardening stores, there is a large selection of synthetic pest control products. It is recommended to prepare solutions based on them with strict adherence to the recommendations of the instructions for use.
Before proceeding with the treatment of infected plants, it is recommended to water them abundantly, spraying not only the soil, but also the ground part. Water will help prevent severe burns and stress.
It is recommended to add up to 50 g of green potassium soap to the prepared solution. It can be used to significantly increase the effectiveness of the synthetic preparation.
Spraying with the product is done carefully so as not to get into the root system and fruits. The land around the plant is carefully cultivated.
All fruits, which could have gotten the drug, are destroyed, they cannot be eaten
The first treatment leads to the death of all adult ticks. Re-treatment after 1-1,5 weeks is carried out using a different synthetic preparation and is capable of destroying insect eggs that survived the first blow. Complete destruction of the pest will occur after the 4th procedure.
After harvesting in the greenhouse, you need to completely replace the soil and disinfect the greenhouse several times with sulfur sticks, digging up the ground after each treatment.
To completely get rid of a tick in a greenhouse, you need to spend a lot of effort and money. Therefore, it is better to prevent the appearance of the pest and take preventive measures.