To deal with the root-knot nematode, when she started up on site is difficult. It is much easier to prevent its occurrence. In this short article I will describe a few tips to help you in advance to prevent the appearance of this pest.
Just I want to say that it is very "discreet" pest. Often, growers are not even aware of his presence. And the consequences of his actions blamed on the disease and other parasites.
To nematode walked your land side, you need to follow the simple rules.
1. observe rotation
Do not put the same culture many times at the same place. Do not let pests and diseases take root and grow. This is true for the control of most garden pests and diseases. In particular, it is powerful, and as prevention of nematodes.
2. Choose resistant varieties
Pre-select nematode resistant plant varieties. It does not fully guarantee the absence of the pest, but greatly increases the odds.
Among the resistant cultivars nematode spreads much more slowly, which will get rid of this pest at the stage of his first appearance.
3. Warm water spill primer
Spring desirable shed beds plenty of warm water (temperature 50-60 degrees). After the bed is poured, its cover film for greenhouse or a thick cloth. This is to ensure that the heat is not immediately took to the air, and remained for some time in the ground.
4. Keep beds clean
Timely remove all the weeds and grass. Any crop residues to submit to the compost pit or burn. It is unacceptable to leave them on the beds or in the furrows between them.
Never stored weeds, tops, old leaves and other plant waste in their area. They may become "home" for pests and even some diseases.
5. Immediate destruction of infected plants
If all of the nematode is struck by the plant, immediately remove it from the garden and burn. It is desirable to make it off the field. Remove any plants with signs of defeat of this pest.
These simple at first glance, the rules do not allow to start the engine and multiply the root-knot nematode.
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