Aphids are a pest that attacks plants and feeds on their sap. Pepper is one of the crops that attract the attention of the insect. Ignoring this problem leads to crop failure. In order to protect it, you can use chemical, biological and folk remedies.
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Types of aphids and the reasons for their appearance
The special danger of this insect is due to its flights from plant to plant, as well as resistance to most insecticides. Peppers can be affected by two types of aphids:
- Green - pest colonies attack the vegetable crop even in the flowering process. During the growing season, one female gives birth to several offspring, drawing juices from the pepper. A sign of the presence of a green aphid is twisting of leaves, non-developing buds, the appearance of white bloom, deformation of the stem and leaf plate.
- Black - settles on the inside of the leaves, which leads to the development of bacteriosis and disruption of growth in peppers. Affected specimens die before the fruit ripens.
Factors contributing to the appearance of aphids:
- increased air temperature;
- excess moisture as a result of improper watering;
- contaminated soil.
Aphid control products
There are several ways to help get rid of the pest. When choosing, one must take into account the age of the culture and the degree of its defeat.
Chemical
The following drugs are considered the most effective:
- "Spark";
- Fitosporin;
- Actellik;
- copper sulfate;
- Dichlorvos;
- "Commander";
- "Fufanon";
- Tanrek;
- "Inta Vir";
- "Aktara";
- "Kartlis".
When using each of the products, you must follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Experienced gardeners recommend resorting to chemicals at an early stage of plant damage.
Biological
These products are made from different plants. Their main advantage is efficiency of use and comparative safety.
In addition to using biological agents, you can fight aphids with the help of birds. To this end, sparrows, linnet and tits should be attracted to the garden plot, equipping them with feeders with drink and food. Several plants will also help get rid of harmful insects, it is recommended to plant them near the pepper:
- garlic;
- begonia;
- onion;
- dalmatian chamomile;
- nasturtium.
If there are few pests, they are harvested by hand.
Folk
The safest ways to combat aphids are folk. To completely get rid of the insect, it is necessary to carry out 5-7 treatments with an interval of 5 days. For the procedure, infusions are used, prepared on the basis of one of the following components:
- soda;
- ash;
- tobacco;
- laundry soap;
- ammonia;
- mustard powder.
Preventive measures:
To prevent the appearance of aphids on the pepper, you must:
- inspect the bushes at each watering, if aphids are found, immediately treat the leaf plates with ash, and also rinse them with a solution of potassium permanganate;
- disinfect the soil;
- timely fertilize;
- strengthen the immunity of vegetable crops with the help of special preparations: "Zircon", "Epin", and also provide it with competent care.
Aphids are a pest that causes serious damage to the crop, but with the right approach, getting rid of it will not be difficult.
Do you know how to deal with aphids on pepper?
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