If you are wondering what the water eats, leaves their decorative leaves, fucked up like a sieve, then there is probably a gray -mushroom mycelium. A small, brown beetle with a length of about 6-7 mm. Both larvae and adults feed on the leaves, and the most active are in summer, especially on warm and sunny days. How to get rid of them from the pond or pond?
What does water lilies eat? Szarynka Grzybieniówka – how to recognize her?
If small, round or irregular holes have appeared on the leaves of water lilacs or lounges, then the first and most visible signs of the presence of graynka. In advanced cases, larvae and beetles bite the leaf pepper, leaving only nerves. The larvae are black on top and yellowish underneath. Served a little to the larvae of potato beetle. The pupae are black, and brown -gray beetles and easily noticeable, especially when there are a lot of them. As a result of intensive feeding of the dark -haired, water lilies lose vigor, they bloom less well, and in extreme cases they may even die. Szarynka mycelium is a difficult opponent and very difficult to fight 100 percent. The beetles winter near the pond or pond. It is hidden in reeds or other plants. The mating starts in May. On the leaves of lilies or lounges, females lay up to 30 eggs until the end of summer. After a week, larvae hatch, which grow very quickly and pupate into beetles. Usually, about 3 of them remain on the leaf. It is difficult to notice at each stage. Symptoms of insect feeding are more visible. Stains and holes appear on the lily and lipstick list.
Gray -gray mycelium. How to fight a pest of water lily?
Adult grazynki can slide on water at a speed of up to half a meter per second. However, at no stage of development, insects cannot swim, so the easiest way to limit their development is to regularly spray the leaves with water. A strong garden hose stream can wash off larvae and leaf beetles. It is best to repeat this activity regularly, especially on warm days. Regular inspections and manual removal of pests are also effective, although it is also arduous. Check water lily leaves, collect larvae and beetles. You can also bet on the natural enemies of these insects.
Ducks Biegusy versus graynka mycelium
The Indian Duck, commonly known as run, is a home duck race from Asia. It is distinguished by an upright posture of body, a slim figure and a characteristic way of moving – he runs, and does not sway like other ducks. These are very active, social and easy to breed birds. Most importantly, from the point of view of the gardener and gardener, they are also extremely voracious, especially when it comes to insects and larvae and snails. If we have the right conditions for breeding these ducks, it is worth “hiring” them to work in a garden and pond. Rencus act like a natural “vacuum cleaner”, systematically eliminating pests before they manage to cause serious damage. In addition to graynka, ducks also eat mosquito larvae and snails that sow havoc in the garden.
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