Small pests, and they cause great damage – these are the grubswhich feed on the roots of plants and on the blades of grass, gradually destroying greens. Before we start sowing, it is worth checking if they have settled and in our garden. We present the most important information about these pests. Recognize and act until it’s too late.
Grubs are larvae of the May beetle or chestnut beetle. They have a white body and a dark head. They measure up to 6 cm and usually curl into a horseshoe shape.
These hatch from larvae made by adult insects in the ground, usually in this sandy or decaying wood. They immediately start biting the roots of plants, which weakens their condition, and sometimes they lead to the death of specimens.
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The presence of grubs is observed by yellowing of shoots and plant leavestheir darkening, and thus the general deterioration of the condition of specimens. Then it may be too late to rescue.
It is therefore worth paying attention to whether they did not settle in the ground when we dig the soil during the preparation of the flower beds for plants. We already know what they look like, we can easily recognize them.
There are also some ways to detect grubs. For example, we can cover the beds with black agrotextile. Then the larvae will begin to move to the top of the soil, and some of them will be outside.
Another method is Application of a potato trap. Just cut the vegetable into pieces and bury them in selected places. After a few days, we check whether larvae gathered nearby.
We can get rid of the grubs from the garden thanks to the slurry from the tapestry. To prepare it, mix 1 kg of this plant with 10 liters of water. We ferment the prepared liquid for about 2-3 weeks. Before use, we do not have to dilute it with water.
In the gardening store we will buy a ready preparation that we dilute with water, as recommended by the manufacturer. It is usually 20 ml per 1 liter of water.
Gnojówka from the Prase We use the first time early springWhen we dig the soil and prepare it for the season. After applying, we accurately rip the product to penetrate evenly into the ground.
We perform this treatment during cloudy days or in the evening. Gnojówka from tansy to grubs can be used until autumnpouring it into the soil every week.
