IS IT TRUE THAT MATCHES WOVEN IN THE GROUND HELP FROM PESTS
I constantly see advice on the Internet: from midges and their larvae in the substrate, you need to evenly stick matches gray down into the ground. On a small pot (eg, with violet) enough 10-15 pieces. Sulfur during watering will gradually dissolve and penetrate into the soil. Validity - 2-3 days, then, unless the mushroom gnats disappear, you need to replace the matches with new ones.
But often after such a "match diversion" the plant begins to wither, dark veins appear, leaf tissues in places of darkening begin to die off. This result is not at all surprising., when you read the composition of the incendiary mass: oxidants, combustible substances, fillers, adhesives, organic and inorganic dyes…
SIGNAL OF TROUBLE
The appearance of sciaris signals that, that food appeared in the ground for them. And they eat decomposed organic matter - rotting roots. So it's worth treating them, as helpers, which give an objective assessment of compliance with agricultural practices. Don't be mosquitoes, you would know too late about rotting roots.
IF THE ADVICE HAS BEEN APPLIED
Know, what plants, like people, poisoning does not pass without a trace. You need to get rid of the soil immediately. Re-root the outlet and stepsons if possible. Tune in for a long wait. Cuttings will also take a long time to root., they may not have enough strength for children.
HOW TO FIGHT
If Sciaris is divorced a lot, use sticky tape traps, fumigators.
PERSONALLY, I like the natural way - a couple of predatory plants in the collection are quite capable of dealing with single-breasted midges. For instance, fat women feel great in a fillet mixture on a wick.
© Author: Наталия БУЛАТОВА, collector, r. Izhevsk
ON A NOTE: ALCOHOL AND SHIELD SOAP ON INDOOR PLANTS
The best way to fight scabbard, false shield and mealybug will be the treatment of the plant with systemic preparations of intestinal action, eg, "Aktaroy" (Hazard Class 3). Spray the aerial part (4 d preparation of 5 l of water) and spill the soil (1 yul water) fourfold at intervals 7-10 days.
IF THERE IS NO DRUG HAND
Or processing "Aktara" for some reason is impossible to carry out, then it is necessary to manually remove all pests.
Semi-rigid brush or swab, moistened with alcohol (pharmacy tincture of calendula is also suitable), remove visible parasites, by carefully treating the sinuses and base of the plant. Repeat when pests are found later.
This treatment is not always well tolerated by flowers with delicate and pubescent leaves. (tolmia, figs (from below) etc.). I recommend that you first carry out the procedure on separate sheets of paper and observe them.
If the plant reacted negatively to alcohol, treat it with a water-oil emulsion. On 1 Art. water, add a little dishwashing liquid (or soap) and 2-3 st.l.. machine (or sunflower) oils. Shake until an emulsion forms and apply with a cotton swab or brush to the plant, protecting the ground. Shower thoroughly after a few hours.
After removing the pests on the plant, replace the top layer of soil.
© Author: Natalia SEMENOVA, biologist, collector, r. Moscow
