What and how to deal with aphids on pepper in a greenhouse and open field
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- Aphids on pepper
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- Biological methods from aphids
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- Homemade recipes to combat aphids
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- Toxic chemicals from pests
Sweet Bulgarian pepper has long been one of the most popular crops in our country. It is grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. And quite often gardeners have to deal with the fact that the beds with pepper strikes aphid. This small pest feeds on plant sap, the result of which is a slowdown in their growth, wilting, and sometimes even the death of a bush. Therefore, the question of how to deal with aphids on the seedlings of peppers, worries many gardeners.
Why aphid attacks pepper
Aphids on bell peppers appear because the fruits of this plant are very juicy and mostly consist of water. The consequence of this pest is and ants attack. Padia beckons them - a favorite delicacy that aphid emits. As a result, the leaves of pepper begin to deform and wither, it is possible that the seedlings may become unsuitable for harvesting.
What types of aphids inhabit pepper
In nature, there are several varieties of this insect, however, green and black aphids are a major threat to seedlings. These tiny midges not only “dry” the plants, but also secrete a drop, which contributes to the development of black fungi. This kind of mold does serious harm to the pepper shrub.
Signs of aphid presence
The following symptoms may indicate that aphid appeared on seedlings of pepper:
- yellowing, twisting and dropping of leaves;
- the buds are not tied, the grown buds are showered;
- plants covered with a viscous liquid (pad), from which the surface becomes shiny and sticky;
- presence of egg clutches and adults on the back of the sheet plate.
On a note!
The attacks of aphid colonies are not complete: infected seedlings do not grow and develop well. To prevent the spread of the pest, it is necessary to take timely measures to combat aphids on the pepper.
Methods of struggle
There are various methods of dealing with aphids on pepper:
- chemical method;
- the use of folk remedies;
- biological method.
Biological method
The biological method of dealing with aphids on pepper is to attract natural enemies: birds (sparrows, tits, hemp or blood beetles), as well as beneficial insects (ladybirds, gold-eyed or flower girls).
On a note!
Well attracts beneficial insects with abundant flowering and fragrant plants such as nettle, chamomile, marigold, parsley, yarrow or lavender. Gardeners with experience recommend planting mint, coriander or garlic next to the seedlings of the pepper.
There are also special biological composition, created on the basis of extracts from herbs. These are highly effective and absolutely safe for human health drugs of the new generation. These include: drug Fitoverm, Acarin or bowerin.
Folk remedies
Many gardeners prefer to use folk remedies for aphids. They are good for processing plants in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Laundry soap
Helps to destroy aphids on pepper soap solutionwhich is done in proportion to 5 g of soap per 1 liter of water. He insist at least 5 hours, then filtered and used for spraying the bushes or wiping the leaves. For maximum effect, such processing of pepper from aphids is carried out at least 3-4 times.
Ash
Remove aphids will help infusion of ash (2 cups of the product diluted in a bucket of water and add 100 g of soap solution). The mixture is ready for use after a day.
A mixture of ash and tobacco dust is effective against aphids. 50 g of each component is mixed with 2 liters of water.
Spruce needles
What to do if aphids appeared on peppers and eggplants.It is possible to get rid of the pest with the help of spruce essence, which is intended for use both indoors and outdoors. 500 g of pine needles insist in 2 liters of water for 7 days. When applying 40 g of the obtained essence is diluted in 1 liter of water and sprayed with pepper seedlings. These properties have infusions based on garlic and yarrow.
Soda
Another popular recipe for aphids using soda. In 1 liter of water must be dissolved 40 g of soap and 1 tbsp. l soda The solution does not need to insist, it is immediately ready for use.
Mustard
Dry mustard (30 g) is brewed in 0.5 l of water and infused for 3 days. To the resulting solution add so much liquid that the total volume reaches 10 liters.
Ammonia
No less popular ammonia from aphid. It is effective due to the fact that it has an irritating effect on the respiratory organs, causing paralysis in insects. The tool also affects the digestive system of insects, causing burns to the mucous membranes, convulsions and painful death.
To prepare the solution will need 2 tbsp. l ammonia, 1 tbsp. l liquid soap (dishwashing detergent) and 10 liters of water. The prepared solution is used in the same way.
Ammonia
Ammonia from aphids also gives a good effect. Its peculiar smell repels insects.Besides the fact that the tool protects plants from pests, it also restores the fertility of the soil and serves as an excellent fertilizer for plants.
On a note!
To get rid of aphids on pepper will help the solution, which consists of the following ingredients: 50 g of rubbed soap, the same amount of ammonia and 10 liters of water. Spray the affected pest beds with a solution.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide from aphids - the same effective remedy against pests. A solution based on it irrigates the leaves and stalks of pepper. In addition, hydrogen peroxide is used to treat greenhouses as a means of preventing mold.
To prepare the solution mix 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide, 2 tbsp. l alcohol, 3 drops of dishwashing detergent and 900 ml of water. This mixture is prepared immediately before use.
Other means
Other folk remedies are popular for aphids:
Chemicals
Pests attack beds not only in the open field. Also, aphids are put on peppers in the greenhouse, despite the fact that the structure contributes to a certain isolation of the seedlings.Wet and warm microclimate in such structures create a favorable environment for the spread of pests.
And if the use of the methods described above does not allow for the removal of aphids from the pepper, then in such situations chemicals. They are most effective in the fight against malicious insects. Sometimes only one treatment is enough to completely get rid of aphids on peppers. However, we should not forget that because of its toxicity, insecticidal preparations are not recommended for use at home.
The question of how to process pepper for aphids arises among those who have aphids attacked the seedlings for the first time. The following products are in great demand among gardener lovers:
- Malathion is a potent insecticide designed to combat insect pests. From it prepare a solution (for 10 liters of water 1 tablespoon of the drug), which is sprayed with infected seedlings.
- Fufanon - an insecticide with a wide spectrum of action. It effectively fights against pests of vegetable and fruit-berry plantations: aphids, mites, whitefly, moths, moth, etc. The solution is sprayed seedlings in calm and dry weather.It is prepared at the rate of 1 ampoule (5 ml) for 1-2 l of water.
- drug Aktara - chemical agent intended for processing plants in the early stages of the growing season. The chemical is sprayed twice with pepper with a break of 7 days. After half an hour from the moment of treatment, the pests refuse food, after a day they die. The drug belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity, in connection with which it represents a danger to other species of insects.
- Fury is another pesticide used to treat fruit and vegetable plants. Do not use the drug during flowering.
- Intavir is an insecticidal agent that is effective in combating moth, Colorado potato beetle, thrips, bedbugs, aphids, sorrel leaf beetles, and potato cow. The tablet must be diluted in a bucket of water and the resulting solution spray pepper.
- Actellic is an effective drug of enteric-contact action against flower and garden pests. 1 ampoule is designed for 2 liters of liquid at a consumption rate of 10 square meters. m. square.
- Spark.
- Tanrek.
On a note!
Do not use pesticides during budding, as well as during the fruiting of peppers. In this case, it is better to use folk remedies.
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