Horseflies: description and methods of struggle

One of the pests for agricultural and ornamental crops is the horsefly bug, which harms the plant during its reproduction. This name of the insect did not arise by chance - all because its organs of vision are arranged in a very unusual way. All other bugs have, in addition to complex eyes, additional simple eyes, and they are absent in horseflies. A detailed description and methods of pest control will be considered in this article.

The horsefly bug is a garden pest ranging in size from 2 to 11 mm. It harms many crops, including home plantings. Can grow on strawberries, cucumbers and other plantings. Its color depends on the species. They are mostly dark brown in color with small spots on the back of the wings. His head looks like an ant's, so they successfully disguise themselves as him. These bugs lead a secretive lifestyle, so it is rather difficult to consider them during the day. For a year, the pest can give up to 2 generations. Only eggs remain for wintering, which perfectly tolerate even severe frosts. The insect inflicts great harm at the time of reproduction.

During the laying of eggs, the plant is damaged, the larvae are fed with the vital juice of the shoots. The development of the embryo continues for a week. The larvae feed on young shoots and immature fruits for 18-24 days. Development lasts 31 days. Due to the pest, part of the crop and seed germination are lost.

Adult bugs also feed on cell sap, making a puncture, injecting toxic substances into parts of the plant, which then suspend its life processes and photosynthesis. Pests damage the flower buds and trunk of the plant - all this leads to its death or deformation. The pest alone does not do much harm, but due to the fact that it spreads quickly, its danger increases significantly. The insect can quickly migrate from plant to plant, thereby leaving its larvae on each of them for the next generation to hatch.

The main signs of the appearance of bedbugs on a plant is a change in its shape. The horsefly bug settled on a crop if the petals of a blossoming flower are shortened or curved, and small holes are also observed on the leaves.

The most effective means for dealing with horseflies are chemical preparations that should be used only in case of mass defeat. Means "FAS-double" is designed to destroy bugs, ants and other insects. This light gray substance contains zeta-cypermethrin and esfenvalerate as the main active ingredient. Thanks to the double-acting drug, there is a long-term protection that lasts about 3 months. The insect habitats are treated with a diluted solution, which are identified beforehand before processing. Spraying is repeated if insects reappear.

Insecticide "Actellik" has a wide spectrum of action, protecting vegetables and fruits from various garden pests. The drug retains its activity on the plant for 3 days with a long-lasting protective effect. The agent has an enteric-contact effect, is rapidly absorbed into the tissue. By eating it, the pest inflicts mortal harm on itself. "Actellik" belongs to low-toxic drugs, but its use must be carried out in strict compliance with safety standards in the field of environmental protection and bees.

"Aktara", which is an enteric insecticide, helps to get rid of bugs in the garden. The product is quickly absorbed by the plant, penetrating through the leaves and roots, and is resistant to rain and sun. Provides long lasting protective effect. The first results of the death of pests appear within half an hour after contact of the drug with insects. Complete death occurs within a day, during which the pests no longer feed. The long-term protective effect is due to the slow metabolism of the drug inside the plant. The protective period is up to 4 weeks. At this time, you can use the drug additionally for prophylactic purposes. The last treatment must be carried out at least 14-30 days before harvest.

Biotlin is a water-soluble concentrate with intestinal action. When pests come into contact with it, irreversible processes appear. During the absorption of the juice of the processed plant, the poison enters their body and disrupts the functioning of the nervous system, which leads to their early death. A quick result is noted within 2-3 hours after spraying the garden. It protects plants for 3 weeks, one treatment is enough for the whole summer. Biotlin affects both young and adult generations. In rare cases, the drug is used repeatedly, as it is not addictive. The agent is a low-toxic substance, but still belongs to the third hazard class. During its use, it is better to take safety measures, wear personal protective clothing and gloves. In case of contact with the skin or eyes, wash it off quickly with soapy water.

To combat the pest, agrotechnical methods are also used, which include the disposal of dry and fallen leaves, plant residues in the fall. Together with them, pests that hid for the winter and laid eggs are removed.

Traditional methods that have been tested by time will also help to remove pests from the garden. Using laundry soap is safe for plantings and other beneficial garden insects. To do this, take a piece of 70% soap and grind it on a grater. Then they are mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 10 until complete dissolution, then the plant and the soil around the garden are sprayed.

No less effective is an infusion of onion peel with garlic. To do this, take 100 g of onion husks, add a few finely chopped cloves of garlic there for smell and pour 5 liters of boiling water. Within 5 days, the product is infused. The plantings are cultivated 3 times at weekly intervals.

Wormwood broth has a pungent odor, so it is also used to combat harmful insects. To do this, take 100 g of wormwood (fresh or purchased at a pharmacy), pour 2 liters of water and insist for 2 hours. To improve the effect, add 100 g of laundry soap. This solution is sprayed on the affected plant in places where bedbugs accumulate.

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