Colorado beetle can safely be called the enemy of summer residents number 1. This insect is known to everyone due to its love for potatoes, but it can also be dangerous for tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. The struggle with the Colorado beetle is best carried out in a complex manner. It is not necessary to fully trust only the people's means, as one should not place high hopes and exclusively on chemicals. It is also necessary to understand that it will not be possible to get rid of uninvited guests completely. But it is quite possible to regulate their quantity so that their numbers are not reflected in the health of the crop. Consider several effective methods of combating the Colorado beetle.
The safest method of combating the Colorado potato beetle
Everyone knows how to deal with the Colorado beetle, without resorting to the use of additional funds - to collect it manually. This option is suitable only for owners of small plots, as it requires constant participation and takes a lot of time. Zhukov, their larvae and oviposition are collected in a bucket with a small amount of kerosene or strong brine. After pests must be destroyed: crush or burn. Repeat this operation two times a week.
Chemical method
A variety of chemical remedies for combating the Colorado beetle in specialized stores are represented by a great variety. Among other things, there are such drugs as "Mospilan", "Aktara", "Bancol". You should carefully consider all the precautions described on the package, and make sure that "chemistry" does not fall on vegetables or in the food of livestock.
Folk methods
One of the most effective folk remedies from the Colorado beetle is the sprinkling of potatoes with wood ash. Being a remarkable potassium fertilizer, ash not only helps to reduce the number of pests, but also positively affects the quality of the crop. As an additional measure to combat the Colorado potato beetle, you can plant plants around the perimeter and between the rows, the scent of which scares off the pests. It can be garlic, calendula, nasturtium or beans.