Despite its slowness, snails and slugs are Horticultural real danger. In the afternoon, when we process the beds, these clams are hiding in shady places and do not catch the eye. But when night falls, the whole army of pests rushes to our garden.
Snails feed on almost all vegetable crops. Destroying the leaves, they reduce the photosynthesis process, which often leads to death of plants. A large number of these shellfish can destroy whole beds. In the morning, when we see the damage, pests will no longer be in place. They wander off for a cool and shady corners of the site. It is not always possible to catch them in the act.
Best fight - is prevention. So first, let's talk about it.
1. Prevention of slugs and snails
One of the features of snails - this is their way of life. In the afternoon, when the weather is dry and hot, molluscs looking cool and damp shelter. Crawl on the hunt in the evening and at night when it's cool and damp. Therefore, our task is to destroy the potential seekers of these pests. For this:
- Clean beds with all the grass, weed the weeds, dry branches and other debris;
- Remove from the garden stones dry boards, wooden boxes, etc .;
- Mow all the tall grass. (Even in remote places);
- Try to dry the damp areas, where very long standing water and humidity;
- When planting, keep the increased distance between the plants;
- Do not forget to remove the lower leaves of cabbage, lettuce and other such crops;
- Evenly loosen the soil, so that it had no holes or cracks where we could hide clams;
Snails and slugs will not go on a hunt where there is no way to hide from the midday sun. Such measures help to prevent the emergence of a large number of these pests.
2. We fight pests
If the snails or slugs are still bred in the area, preventive measures is not enough. proactive pest control urgently need to start. Otherwise, in rainy weather, you run the risk of losing much of the harvest season.
I want to say right away, we will focus on the fight against snails rather than on protection of individual plants. That is our task to get rid of the pest.
Struggle can be divided into three main groups: physical removal, the natural enemies of the shares, and chemical treatment. The latter will not write, because she had never used. I am an outspoken opponent of the use of the strong poisons in the garden.
2.1 mechanically removed
The most affordable way to get rid of harmful molluscs - simply collect them and bring out into the forest. But to do it is not so too easy. Day of snails hide and find them quite difficult.
Therefore, first we need to carry out preventive maintenance - to remove all the natural cover. And then, to make a few traps, from which we can get the pests easily.
As traps can be used old boards, bags, boxes and other items that help to keep the shade and coolness. Be sure to leave gaps and holes to snails was where to hide.
In the midday heat shellfish would climb in the trap, and in the evening we will be able to collect them.
2.2 Podselyaem natural enemies
Another very real and effective way - to attract to the area of natural enemies. These enemies can become toads or hedgehogs.
It attracts them is not as difficult as it seems. To your country site started up a toad, you must make a small house and a miniature pond for her. For information on how to do this can be found in any gardening magazine or online.
Urchins on the site can attract with the help of dog food and other treats uncomplicated. Be sure to make for a hedgehog house, otherwise he will leave your territory.
These neighbors will not bother you, but I will be long and faithfully to defend the area from snails and slugs.
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