The beautiful name and melodic sounds that these creatures make - only pluswhich can be distinguished in relation to these insects. In fact, cicada is a disaster for crops.
Every year, the agriculture sector does not count many tons of berries, grains and melons, as well as root crops. There are many types of cicada that cause the same harm to plants, the juice of which they eat.
Major damage for plants is:
- sucking the juice from the plants, which leads to the cessation of development, slowing down or the death of some of their parts;
- the transfer of certain diseases;
- damage to young shoots during egg laying.
How to get rid of cicadas?
Safe ways
How to fight? Fight cicada quite difficultbut still possible. Here are some safe ways to fight this insect:
- One of the effective methods of struggle is destruction of damaged plant parts, as they always have larvae. They must be cut off and disposed of (it is better to burn).
- In order to prevent the emergence of cicadas on garden crops, in the fall, after harvesting, the land around fruit plantations must be dug up. This is due to the fact that eggs and larvae of most of the pest species hibernate in the ground, and after they are lifted to the surface, they die from frost or from birds feeding on them.
- Speaking of birds, it is worth noting that arranging them feeders near the garden or garden, pest control occurs naturally: birds are enemies of cicadas.
- In gardens and kitchen gardens that have been infected with a cicada, land is needed steam a few years. A good option would be to land in this land. onion or garlic.
Special preparations
Preventive measures do not always give a positive result, so come to the rescue special preparationsdesigned specifically for the destruction of pests. Such drugs include insecticides such as, for example:
- Calypso;
- Confidor;
- Aktara;
- Acarin;
- Proteus;
- Biscay;
- Decis.
Spraying preparations of plants damaged by cicadas should be carried out 2-3 times, with an interval of 10 days.
Usually already after the secondachieve maximum results in the fight against malicious insects:
- Perform processing should evening in calm weather.
- An important condition for effective struggle is mandatory getting the drug on the bottom of the sheet plants, since the larvae and young persons are usually located there.
- When spraying is important to use small sprayer.
- Storage of residual working solution prohibitedso try to prepare the required amount of solution.
- Prepare the spray material as specified by the manufacturer in the product attached. instructions.
After spraying from cicadas it is necessary wash thoroughly hands and change all clothes. Working with the drug can't touch your face. In case of contact with the drug in the mouth or eyes consult a doctor!
Folk ways
Among the popular recipes to combat insect pests are those that will help get rid of harmful Tsikadki. For example, processing plants household soapbred in water, will destroy the pest in 2-3 applications. To prepare the solution it is necessary to dissolve 300 g of soap in 10 liters of warm water.
Another effective method is watering infected plants. garlic or onion extract. For its preparation, it is necessary to chop 250 g of garlic (onion), pour 1000 ml of water and infuse in a closed container for 7 days.
After the mixture is infused, it must be diluted with water in the ratio of 1:50 (1 part of the infusion: 50 parts of water). Spray the mixture onto the plants. Effect will be noticeable after just a few applications.
Measures to combat white and buffalo cyclists
White cicada - one of most dangerous pests field crops and vineyards.
To combat this member of the family use the washing of plants. drug "30 plus" in the spring.
Flushing should be carried out before the appearance of the plant buds.
In May, after the cicada's larvae appear, the plants should be treated with such preparations as Dynadim, Tagore, and Ditox. It is recommended to alternate means and process not only vineyards, but also garden plants.
While the fruits begin to ripen, processing should not be done. An exception is the case when the number of pests is very large and there is a risk of yield loss. Here you can apply the drug "Akarin" or "Fitoverm".
Buffalo cicada is the most gluttonous member of the family. Hitting initially wild trees, it has now become real threat for garden crops, as well as for the vineyard. It is possible to fight such a pest by conducting regular weeding, sprouting and treatment with insecticides in early summer.
So, as it was possible to understand - cicada - dangerous insectwhich can destroy crops of garden and grain crops, and also many types of vegetables. Fighting a pest is difficult, but with some effort, there is every chance save the harvest.
