I want to say at once, the fight against Medvedkov is not easy. And much will depend not only on you but also on its neighbors. After all, if only to destroy the pest on his land, he will move quickly to adjacent areas. But this does not mean that the fight against Medvedkov alone is meaningless. You can greatly reduce the number of parasites, thereby saving the lion's share of the harvest.
In this article I want to tell you about the most effective ways to combat Medvedkov. All methods shown to be effective in practice.
If Medvedkov failed to win the first time, do not lose heart. Most gardeners need 2-3 years to get rid of this pest. Try new methods and improve those that have begun to yield results.
1. Method. With water and oil
Water Medvedkov not scare me. This insect thrives even after heavy rains. However, a large amount of moisture rapidly flooded the tunnels and burrows, makes pest briefly leave the underground tunnels. And we can take advantage of it.
Abundantly shed a bed with plenty of water. Wait until the moisture is absorbed and watered again. A little bit forward and inspect the wet surface. When the cricket crawls on the ground there are small cracks and depressions. As soon as we see the "underground movement", immediately pour the prepared solution of water and oil.
A solution made of 1 liter of water and 25 ml. sunflower oil. Prior to use, you need to carefully stir the liquid.
When the oil reaches the pest, it forms a film which blocks access to oxygen. In a panic, mole crickets get outside, where they can easily catch a hand.
2. Method. Creating obstacles
Despite the fact that the mole cricket is very large and menacing insect, it still has weaknesses. One of them - the jaw. This pest is not able to chew on hard objects, as do mammals - mice or rats.
Therefore, if transplanting add pits crushed eggshells, Medvedev just will not be able to get to the roots. Tough lime formation, which is the shell, can not handle this pest.
Of course, the shell is not able to fully protect the roots but will give an excellent result that will surprise you.
Some gardeners recommend planting plants in the tubes, buckets and other hard objects. I have never tried this method, therefore, can not be said about its effectiveness.
In addition to the protective function, the shell is a good fertilizer. So do not be superfluous for seedlings.
3. Method. Strikes at the mating season
During mating season, males attract females with their singing. This allows you to detect them easily.
Mating season of this pest runs from May 15 to June 20. Singing begins in the evening about 21 hours, and ends in the second half of the night. This is the time you need to go on the hunt.
First, you need to go to the source of the sound. As soon as you come closer to the hole, grasp the direction of the singing will be difficult. The aid can come plain potholder oven. Put it on and deepen the hole. If the sound is muffled, then you have found the entrance to the burrow. Now we need to get to the pest and destroy it. This can be done using a conventional shovel. Watch where the tunnel goes podkovyrivaem and land in the region of 10 cm. from the entrance. That's our saboteur.
In practice, it may be much more difficult, but all of these methods work and really help get rid of most medvedok.
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