Is turkuć eating a threat to plants in the garden?
Turkuć Ujadek belongs to the group of insects from the turquoise family. It is one of the largest insect species found in our country. He spends most of his life in the ground, where he feeds on roots and tubers. For this reason, it is treated in the garden as a pest. Turkuć eating reaches a length of 3 to 5 cm. Its characteristic feature of Turkucia are its front legs, which are strongly modified and resemble shovels or rakes. They are wide, flattened and ended with strong spikes. Turkucia’s head is relatively small and directed forward. It has a few short tentacles and strong biting jaws. Turkuć eating can bite a man and his bite is painful. It is worth knowing that the bite of Turkucia, a snack can be potentially dangerous because there is a risk of infected with tetanus.
It is treated as a pest. It feeds on small fragments of plants, mainly roots and tubers. This leads to the weakening of the condition of young plants and even their complete death. Few people know that Turkuć eating can also be useful. It also feeds on snails and earthworms, thanks to which he can help in the fight against these pests.
How to get rid of Turkucia snack? This home way will make you deal with pests once and for all
In getting rid of Turkucia’s garden, oil can be useful. All you have to do is pour it inside the nest. The oil effectively brew pests from the ground and will be able to take them out of the garden. This method works best in July, when turking the snack puts on the nests and prepares to lay eggs. Physical is another way. Just dig into the ground around sensitive plants. The mesh should protrude a few centimeters above the soil surface. It is also worth taking care of appropriate plantings. Some plants, such as velvet, garlic, basil and calendula, secrete turquet scares.
Instead of removing – sell! For Turkucia, the snack pays up to PLN 10!
According to the deccoria.pl portal, on Turkucia, emergencies can earn. It turns out that these insects are a valued bait among anglers. It works great in fishing for large fish, such as sums, ropes and carp. Sales of Turkuci Podjadków can be quite profitable, and on social networks it can earn up to PLN 10 for a live insect.
If you want to catch these insects, first secure your hands so as not to be bitten. Then you should pour the pest out of the ground – it’s best to pour oil or water into the nest. When the insects go to the ground, grab them in a jar.
