Sorrel is an early plant that rises to spring. It would seem that some pests can prevent its growth at such an early time, given that this product is quite acidic.
In fact, many people can see small holes on the leaves of sorrel by the summer. They indicate an attack of aphids.
How to deal with these parasites, how to protect the plant in the future, consider in more detail in our article. Let us examine the methods of dealing with aphids with the help of drugs and folk remedies.
How to recognize a pest?
Aphids on sorrel is a small insect - about 2-3 millimeters. From spring to the end of summer, females are born. Aphids can parasitize on the sorrel, forming numerous colonies, and it does this from the moment the larvae appear.
Why does it appear?
These insects feed on the sap of young plant leaves. Fading, dried leaves they are not interested. Therefore, they actively attack the young, soft parts of sorrel, they settle on their lower side.
The task of each gardener - to protect the young leaves of sorrel from pests.
What hurts?
These insects cause irreparable damage to the plant - lead to its death. If you do not take timely measures to destroy aphids, the grower may lose the harvest. Also pests over time spread to other young plants.
How to get rid of folk methods?
To get rid of these insects, it is not necessary to immediately run to the store to buy an effective aphid preparation. You can do with improvised means that are in every home.
Consider the most effective ways. What can be processed plant:
- Baking soda. To prepare the solution should be dissolved in cool water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda, salt, add a little grated on the grated soap, to give a means of viscosity. Treat stalks and leaves with a prepared solution using a spray bottle. It is necessary to carry out the procedure every 3 days.
- Garlic. You can fight insects with garlic. To do this, you need to expand the arrows around the growing sorrel, and from the cloves to prepare a solution. Grind the garlic to the consistency of a viscous gruel, should make 1 cup, pour water. Leave to infuse for 24 hours. After this time, add a little laundry soap to the liquid. To process the obtained plant a plant 1 time in 3-4 days.
- Ash. You should take a little wood ash, add it to cool water, the proportions in this case do not play a special role. Pour a little laundry soap, mix thoroughly. The resulting solution to process the sorrel. For maximum efficiency, you can sprinkle dry ash between the beds. For the complete destruction of aphids, one such procedure is sufficient.
- Onion Husk To save the plant from aphids, it is necessary to prepare a decoction based on onion peel. The proportions in this recipe also do not matter. The resulting solution is sprayed on sorrel 1 time in 3 days.
Important to remember! If traditional methods do not give the desired result, you need to purchase special drugs in the store.
How to deal with drugs?
There are many drugs that are aimed at combating malicious insects. Consider what you can spray the plant. The most popular and effective are:
- Fitoverm. This tool is intended for pest control. It is non-toxic, therefore it is absolutely safe for humans and other healthy plants that surround the affected sorrel. In order to prepare the solution, you will need to add 10 milliliters of Fitoverma to 1 liter of water, mix thoroughly. Treat with spray no more than once a week. The cost of one pack of Fitoverma (5 ml) is 17 rubles. For one treatment you will need 2 sachets.
Spark. This drug has no toxic effect, so it is absolutely harmless to people and plants. The spark comes in pill form. To use the product to get rid of aphid sorrel, dissolve 1 tablet in a small amount of water, strain and add 10 liters of water. Handle with a spray gun in the morning or in the evening. One procedure is enough to eliminate aphids. Buy 1 pack of Sparks can be an average of 15 rubles.- Tanrek. This is an effective means by which aphid dies within 2-3 days. Tanrek is moderately toxic, so when using it, you should follow safety precautions: wear a protective suit, gloves, protect the respiratory tract with a respirator. To prepare the solution against the aphid, it is necessary to dissolve 5 milliliters of Tanrek in 10 liters of water, mix thoroughly, spray it on the sorrel with the aid of a spray bottle. Buy 1 pack of this drug can be approximately 3000 rubles. for 1 l.
- Aktara. This drug helps to get rid of pests in just 1 treatment. Aktara has toxic substances in its composition, so it should be used with caution, using rubber gloves and other chemical protective agents. To prepare the solution will require 10 liters of water and 2 grams of the drug, initially dilute it in 1 liter of water. Spray on the plant in dry weather, preferably in the morning or in the evening. The price of Aktar on average is 4000 rubles. for 250 grams.
- Arrow. The drug belongs to the third class of toxicity, so it should be used with caution, strictly following the instructions for use. To rid the sorrel of aphids will need to dilute 50 grams of Arrow powder in 10 liters of water. Prepare it immediately before use. Spray on the plant in the morning or evening. Treatment should not be carried out more often than once a week. Buy Arrow can be for 50 rubles. per pack.
Spark. This drug has no toxic effect, so it is absolutely harmless to people and plants. The spark comes in pill form. To use the product to get rid of aphid sorrel, dissolve 1 tablet in a small amount of water, strain and add 10 liters of water. Handle with a spray gun in the morning or in the evening. One procedure is enough to eliminate aphids. Buy 1 pack of Sparks can be an average of 15 rubles.Important! Any drug store requires caution when using. All the same, we should not forget that they contain in their composition toxic substances.
How to prevent the appearance?
In order to get a rich harvest of sorrel, to prevent the appearance of aphids, it is necessary to adhere to such preventive measures:
- dig up the soil in autumn, removing weeds and dried plant stems;
- in the spring also conduct active weed control before planting sorrel seeds;
- process the seeds immediately before planting with special solutions.
Also should regularly inspect the bushes for the appearance of aphids, spoiled plants to remove.
Aphids can spoil the quality and quantity of the crop to any gardener. It is important to carry out preventive measures in a timely manner, then sorrel will delight with its taste for a long time.
