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Pests of carrots and fight with them (photo)

Carrots are one of the most delicious root crops, pleasing gourmets not only with its aroma and taste, but also with a bright color. However, pomegranates are also fond of taking advantage of the sweet, juicy and rich vitamins. If the orange root crop is not properly maintained, the entire crop or part of it can be lost. Therefore, the fight against pests of carrots should be timely, effective and, if possible, environmentally safe. By the way, the unfortunate activity of insects and rodents on the beds is also a favorable sign, because this indicates that the carrots are healthy and not harassed by harmful substances. The main thing is to have time to cope with the new misfortune by selecting the appropriate remedy.

Fighting a carrot fly

This insect begins its harmful activity late in the spring as the pupae from the overwintered larvae appear. Fortunately, to detect signs of carrot fly activity is not difficult - it will be shown by the bronze color of the tops. If you do not take the necessary measures, then the foliage wilts, and the root will die. The situation is aggravated by the fact that even minor damage to the vegetable makes it unfit for consumption because of the bitter taste. However, with proper use of protective equipment, carrot pests and their control will not be particularly problematic. To do this, you can use chemicals, folk remedies and some of the ways to cultivate the soil. Among the chemical means for destroying the flies, it is worth mentioning such preparations as "Arrivo", "Ziper", "Sharpei", etc. Also, the carrot fly is coped by adding a mixture of tobacco dust, ash and hydrated lime along the rows. In addition to everything, do not forget about the initial performance of deep plowing and regular weeding.

Fighting the carrot block

This insect is a bit like a fly, but belongs to the flea. Pest has jumping legs and reaches no more than 2 mm in length. The leaf bloc appears in March, and at the same time begins to lay eggs. Later, the larvae develop directly on the beds, after which they suck the juices from the leaves of the carrot leaves, which leads to shrinking and drying out of the latter.

It is more difficult to destroy a small leaf block than to prevent its reproduction in the garden, so immediately after the formation of the first fruits it is recommended to cover the leaves with a non-woven cloth. With small lesions it will be appropriate to fight pest carrots folk remedies - for example, you can water sprouts tinctures of tobacco dust, crusts of citrus fruits or coniferous branches. But a larger result will be achieved by spraying with a tobacco decoction diluted with laundry soap. To prepare the composition, take 1 kg of tobacco waste, pour it with 10 liters of warm water and add 30 g of soap. The solution is then boiled for 2 hours, filtered and applied as directed.

Fighting carrot moth

The moth on the garden bed covers a wide range of plants, among which are all representatives of celery, as well as amaryllis. Therefore, in this case, the fight against the pests of carrots, onions, celery, parsley and dill will be carried out according to one scenario. On the moth has a frightening effect of the decoction of tomato leaves, which is recommended to spray the vegetation during the flowering period. Prepare this tool is not difficult. Approximately 3.5 kg of pre-cut foliage should be poured into 10 liters of hot boiled water. The resulting solution is aged for two days, after which it should be filtered. At the final stage, 50 grams of laundry soap is added to it and spraying can begin.

Fighting the Gallic Nematode

One of the most unpleasant and intractable pests, which affects not only carrots, but other cultural plants. The nematode is a vermiform insect, the length of which reaches 1.5 mm. To understand the dangers of such pests of carrots and how to deal with them, it should be borne in mind that the parasite penetrates into the root crop, after which swells and outgrowths form on it. But the harmful effect is not only in the defeat of a particular vegetable. Larvae of worms can remain in the soil, multiplying and endangering all new plants.

Specific and absolutely effective ways of destroying the nematode still do not exist. Therefore, mainly gardeners use preventive measures. In particular, when handling the soil and handling seeds, use only a disinfected tool, scalded with boiling water. The soil itself can be treated with carbon disulphide, formalin or chloropicrin. These measures will reduce the likelihood of nematode development, and will also contribute to the death of its larvae.

Fighting against a bear

In comparison with the above-described parasite, a bear is easier to detect and withdraw from the site. On the other hand, in a short time, it can destroy a very large volume of crops, gnawing the stems and roots of the plant. Accordingly, these are very dangerous pests of carrots, and the fight against them, the photo of which is presented below, must be carried out quickly and effectively.

The bear is hiding in the depths of the soil, so frequent and deep weeding with loosening in row-spacing will give a certain preventive effect. When an insect is found, more radical ways of fighting should be used, one of which is the treatment of the earth with kerosene. Medvedka does not tolerate the specific smell of this fuel, as well as solutions of washing powders, tinctures of mustard and pepper.

Fighting the Wireworm

Much in the process of destruction depends on how easily identified pest and carcass control. The wireworm, like the bear, is visually visually, but not only. It is also given out by characteristic sounds, since this parasite comes from click beetles. The wireworm lives and moves in the depths of the soil, looking for root crops acceptable for its diet. Even small lesions on carrots are quickly covered with wet rot, which leads to the death of the entire fetus.

It is recommended to fight with wireworm any fertilizer from the group of ammonia-containing ones. For example, it can be ammonium chloride, ammonium sulphate and ammonium sulfate. If there are lesions of a large area on the site, which carrot pests leave, and struggle against them does not bring results, then it is necessary to apply liming of the soil. But in this case it is important not to overdo it, as a strong chemical effect will not be limited to just a wireworm and will pass to the entire crop in the processing area.

Fighting bare slugs

The optimal habitat for slugs is moistened soil, as well as turf with stones and fallen leaves. The parasites can lay their eggs directly in the loose soil near the root system of plants, and in a few weeks young individuals appear from them. In Russia, common field varieties are especially common, but there are representatives of naked slugs. These are the most dangerous pests of carrots, and control measures should be selected especially carefully. First of all, the garden must be cleaned of weeds. The old tops, leaves, stones, rotten boards and other objects where slugs can find shelter, must be removed. After that, the area should be treated with a lime solution with the introduction of ash. A good result can also be obtained by superphosphate treatment with spraying from an aqueous solution with common salt.

Fighting winter scoops

It is a variety of caterpillars, the favorite delicacy of which are vegetable crops, and in particular carrots. The parasite can gnaw the tops, and also directly affect the root crops, contributing to the death of plants. These are not the most damaging pests of carrots, and the fight against them, a photo with an example of which is located below, is fully realized by ordinary spraying.

To scare away caterpillars it is possible tincture from a yarrow and a camomile, and also by means of broths on the basis of a burdock. If this did not help, and the second or third generation of winter scoops is observed on the site, it is desirable to prepare a more serious means of struggle. For example, you can use biopreparations, including concentrated lepidicides, as well as pyrethroid drugs.

Protective measures against rodents

Carrot pests include not only insects, but also rodents. Field mice and rats are capable of causing no less damage to the crop, so it is necessary to provide protection of root crops in this direction. In the presence of free space on the site it is desirable to plant a black elder. This poisonous plant will also scare away midges and mosquitoes, which damage the tops. Do not forget that mice are sensitive to smells pests of carrots, and combating them can involve the introduction of aromatic components. For example, the smell of anise and peppermint near the carrot ridges will preserve the yield and at the same time it does not harm the gastronomic properties of the root crop.

Preventing carrots from disease

Among the most common carrot diseases, it is worth highlighting phomosis and white rot. In the first case, there are fungal lesions on the leaves, which later pass to the roots themselves. To provide protection against phomosis, it is possible to use potassium fertilizers, which should be introduced during the autumn digging of the earth. It is important to consider that various parasites can contribute to the development of this disease. These are doubly dangerous pests of carrots, and the fight against them must be conducted in ways safe for the plant itself. To prevent the appearance of white rot, potassium fertilizers and pesticides are also used. Mineral injections are not recommended, as they form a favorable environment for the appearance of diseases.

Conclusion

By and large, the issues on the protection of root vegetables from various pests and diseases are solved quite affordable for the ordinary summer resident means. Usually, when new threats are discovered on the site, amateur gardeners are looking for the most advanced and modern ways to save carrots. Diseases and pests, combating them and preventive measures can be quite traditional. It is important not to forget that in many cases it is possible to cope with the problem with elementary care for beds. Cultivation of the soil, timely weeding and watering can lay a good base for saving the crop. In addition, much depends on the variety of carrots. For example, there are seeds that are resistant to fungal diseases, and other species are unattractive to rodents.

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