When the chemicals stop working …
Biological protection has many advantages. Chemicals may not work if frequent use leads to the development of organisms resistant to the chemical.This problem does not occur in the case of biological methods, where a given pest species is food for a beneficial organism.Incomplete or non-compliant use of pesticides is a threat to plants, people and domestic animals.
By growing vegetables and fruit in our home gardens, we want to produce he althy, chemical-free foodBy introducing beneficial organisms to the cultivation instead of chemicals, we can obtain high-quality plants without polluting the environment with harmful substances.
Opuchlaki - feeding symptoms
One of the insects that are difficult to fight against is the swelling. The larvae and adults of this beetle feed on over 100 species of plants, including rhododendrons, strawberries and many popular species in home gardens.The population of the Edema is composed of females that reproduce in the virginity, i.e. without fertilization.
Females are active at night, gnawing round holes in leaves and laying eggs on the soil surface near plants. The hatched larvae move to the ground and gnaw at the roots.Ornamental plants lose their decorative value, and the damage to the root system causes the plants to wilt.
Natural enemy of swollen fever
Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes are a natural enemy of the larvae of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, they are especially helpful in controlling slow-moving larvae thanks to their ability to move through the soil and actively search for food. The nematodes penetrate the victim and go through almost the entire development cycle.Inside the host, the nematodes release bacteria that break down the inside of the larva into easily digestible nutrients.As a result of infection, the larva dies within 48 hours.
Heterorhabditis bacteriorfora is located in the center of Larvanem. It is very easy to apply, just mix it in water and water the plants with the solution using a watering can or a special dispenser mounted on a garden hose. Mid-August and September, April and May are the best times to use Larvan due to the development cycle of swollen bugs and optimal soil temperatures for nematodes.
