You can use popular chemical preparations, you can make and infusions, but not only the methods are effective, but certain rules of behavior in such cases. The main rule is not to wait until the colony of aphids grow. Only saw the pest, act immediately.
Rules for the control of aphids:
- Immediate - as long as there are few, it is easier to cope with them;
- All you need to use to apply freshly prepared, because the toxicity of such broths and infusions does not last long;
- Process cucumbers in the evening - under the influence of sunlight they simply lose their toxicity.
You can not use the funds when the flowering period has come. Otherwise, you can at the same time destroy and useful insect pollinators. Remember and precautions, wash your hands and face thoroughly after the spraying procedure.
You can dispense the aphids against cucumbers with an ordinary watering can
Prevention of aphids is: disinfection of greenhouses, preventive treatment, control of ants. The agrotechnical methods of struggle include attracting natural enemies of aphids, planting plants( scaring off), planting bait plants. Folk methods of struggle include herbal infusions, the use of soap solutions, watering with a water spray.
The plant can also be treated with phytopreparations, spraying with insecticides, the soil can also be treated with chemicals. And, of course, this includes fumigation sulfuric sword. Attract on the site of ladybirds, who are not averse to enjoy aphids. Pests and fly-flies feed on the pest. If you put a birdhouse near the site, the birds will also help to destroy the aphid.
How to deal with aphids in cucumbers in a greenhouse( video)
Aphids are a dangerous parasite for cucumber crops. She manages to get accustomed to any conditions, and quickly increase the size of her colonies. But there are many methods of struggle, there is sure to be one that is useful to you.
Successful work and healthy harvest!
