Every summer resident is looking forward to the opening of the season. During the winter period, people who prefer active recreation at the dacha to trips to the sea prepare seeds, plant seedlings, and then carefully care for them. With the onset of the first warm days, all this is taken to the dacha and planted in the ground. However, when it gets really warm, problems begin with the invasion of small midges and mosquitoes.
Holidays in the country
There are no people who are not familiar with the unpleasant phenomena caused by mosquito bites. However, not everyone knows that the invasion of midges not only harms the plants in which so much work has been invested, but is also dangerous for people, since their bites, invisible at first, cause much more negative consequences.
Gnus - blood-sucking midge
Midges (midges)
The word "gnus" is common to all types of blood-sucking insects, including mosquitoes and midges. Each summer resident has his own effective remedies against mosquito bites. However, the midge does not always react to them as we would like. Often these remedies simply do not work on her. These insects are very annoying and literally crawl into summer residents’ mouths, noses and ears. Where do midges come from and how to fight them?
The habitat and breeding ground for midges are bodies of water. Therefore, if the site is located near a lake, pond or just a stream, summer residents should prepare in advance for a meeting with little bloodsuckers.
In total, there are about 1,800 species of bloodsucking midges. And although they live for about one month, during this time they can breed four generations of midges. In addition, midges lay eggs in the fall, which remain intact until early spring. And at this time of year, hordes of new midges appear.
Midge (gnus) bites
Everyone is familiar with mosquito bites, which cause itching already at the stage of penetration of the thin proboscis under the skin. Midge bites are significantly different, since they do not just bite, but bite off a piece of skin, and then release saliva containing a substance that has an analgesic and blood-thinning effect. At the site of the bite, blood appears, which the midge licks off.
The analgesic effect wears off only after a while, after which itching and burning begin at the site of the bite. In some cases, swelling may appear caused by the human body's reaction to a foreign protein contained in the insect's saliva.
The most effective way to control mosquitoes
Means of protection against midges
Although blood-sucking insects are attracted to the smell of human sweat, midges cannot tolerate strong odors. Therefore, when preparing for a meeting with them, you need to purchase funds in advance that take this factor into account.
Vodka with vanilla
The most accessible in this case will be vanillin diluted in vodka. The use of vodka is due to the fact that vanillin can completely dissolve only in it. The resulting product is poured into a spray bottle and applied to exposed areas of the body.
If the product is intended for children, then it is more advisable to replace vodka with water.
Spray (aqueous vanilla solution) against mosquitoes
In this case, you will need the following components:
- water - 1 l;
- vanillin – 20 g.
The solution is prepared in exactly the same way as in the previous case.
But the most effective remedy is a mixture of vanillin with baby or any other cream. However, when applying such a composition to the skin in hot weather, the human body tends to experience discomfort. But this vanilla cream will help protect against both midges and mosquitoes.
There are other folk remedies, but they all work on the same principle - they emit a strong odor.
- Essential oils of anise, eucalyptus, clove, basil, cedar or tea tree. They need
Wheatgrass roottreat exposed areas of the body by first diluting 5-10 drops of one of these products in a glass of water.
- Alcohol infusion of valerian. It is poured into a spray bottle and then sprayed on the skin and clothes.
- Wheatgrass root. This plant will repel midges and mosquitoes if placed around the tent.
- Wormwood root. A decoction is prepared from wormwood root, which is used to treat exposed skin. To prepare such a decoction, you need to add 1.5 liters of water to a handful of crushed roots, bring to a boil and let cool.
- Fresh elderberry or tomato branches placed in rooms are the best way to scare away uninvited guests.
- Juniper branches thrown into the fire will prevent midges and mosquitoes from spoiling your outdoor recreation.
Itching Relievers
Preparation of soda solution
It should be remembered that midge bites cause swelling and itching, and can also cause an allergic reaction. The following folk remedies will help reduce unpleasant symptoms:
- soda solution, diluted at the rate of half a teaspoon per glass of water;
- ammonia, diluted 1:1;
- treat skin areas with kefir or yogurt.
If there is a high risk of an allergic reaction, you should always have antihistamines with you.
Treatment against midges on the site. Tired of midges?
The evening after a warm summer day can be overshadowed by dark clouds, not at all in the sky, but very nearby - clouds of midges or midges . They are everywhere and there are thousands of them. At the same time, they can stick to everything around and a person becomes uncomfortable being in the company of annoying midges, among which there are types of insects that bite people.
Types of midges that can be found on your site
There are many varieties of midges, but based on the principle of nutrition they can be divided into two groups - blood-sucking, which drink our blood, and fruit flies prefer vegetables and fruits.
Midge bite
The bloodsucker midge is a vile , this is exactly the unpleasant name these small insects have, greedily drinking our blood. Like mosquitoes, these insects are extremely undesirable company when relaxing in your suburban area, only unlike mosquitoes there can be tens and even hundreds of times more of them.
Everyone is familiar with mosquito bites, which But midge bites are of a completely different nature - midges do not have a long, sharp proboscis, so they literally bite off a piece of skin and release their saliva into the wound, which has an anesthetic effect and at the same time thins the blood, which protrudes from the wound in the form of a droplet. This droplet is licked by the midge. When the effect of anesthesia from saliva wears off, itching and burning begins at the site of the bite, and the body often reacts in the form of swelling.
Destruction of midges
It doesn’t matter what type of midges has infested your area - blood-sucking midges or fruit gluttons, or maybe even those who will sort them out when there are thousands of them around and you don’t want to leave the house. In any case, it is necessary to carry out disinsection - treatment against insects .
In order to quickly get rid of midges on the site, you need to contact . The effect of the treatment will be felt immediately, since all insects will simply die. Moreover, when midges are destroyed, mosquitoes also die! Thus, you get double the effect for the same amount .
Destruction of midges and mosquitoes price
Disinsection against mosquitoes, ticks and midges on motorized sprayer, with The use of modern certified preparations makes it possible to destroy different types of insects in one treatment of an area, for example, immediately treat an area against mosquitoes and midges, or treat .
The cost of exterminating midges on a site is equal to With comprehensive treatment against all insects, you save!
To get rid of midges, mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs, flies, wasps, mice, moles and rats, just contact the professionals of the specialized SES service of Yekaterinburg “GlavSES” and our specialists will help solve the problem with insects and rodents in a matter of days.
How to save on processing on site? It is enough to unite with your neighbors and order a large-scale treatment of the entire garden, town or village and forget about the problem of parasites and pests for the whole season. At the same time, the cost of processing per 1 square meter will be significantly lower for large areas.
Fruit midges
There are more than 2 thousand species of fruit flies, but the most common of them is the Drosophila. This type of midge also breeds in places with high humidity.
Fruit midge (Drosophila)
A cluster of midges and mosquitoes can also be observed in an area covered with tall grass. If midges suddenly appear at your dacha, there may be decomposing waste somewhere on the site.
In general, to get rid of midges, you need to deprive them of food. It should be remembered that midge larvae develop in decaying plant debris, including vegetables and fruits.
Drosophila control agents
If the cause of the appearance of midges is high humidity in the country, no means will help get rid of them, since plants need moisture. However, you can look for other reasons, for example, grass. Tall grass is a favorite habitat for midges. Therefore, cleaning the area with a trimmer or hand scythe will help eliminate hordes of insects.
Cleaning the area with a trimmer
If there is a compost heap at your summer cottage where all food waste is disposed of, they may be the cause of the appearance of midges. Then you will have to look for another way to dispose of them, otherwise the midges may win the fight.
In order for the midge to leave the garden plot for a long time, you can first try a harmless remedy that will not require financial costs and will not harm anyone except the midges. These methods include traps.
Midge traps
- Bait in the form of pieces of fruit, juice or compote is placed in a glass jar. A paper funnel is inserted into the neck of the jar, the joint of which is sealed with tape. In this case, the hole at the end of the funnel should be very small. Thus, the midges will flock to the smell of the bait and penetrate into the jar, but they will no longer be able to get out, since the small hole in the funnel will be very difficult to find.
- Bait in the form of fruit, sweet liquid or leftover yogurt is placed in a plastic cup. A cling film is stretched over the top of the glass, in which holes are made with a thick needle. Such a trap is installed in places where midges accumulate.
- Apple cores, preferably sour, are placed in a plastic bag. The midges will certainly crawl into the bag and begin to develop vigorous life activity in it. After this, the bag is simply tied and thrown away.
Types and signs of parasitism
Small insects can cause irreparable damage to crops both outdoors and in the greenhouse
You should inspect the plants daily, paying especially close attention to young seedlings, which quickly die when attacked by midges of any variety.
White midges whiteflies
On the bottom of the leaf it is easy to notice small white flies - these are whiteflies. They have transparent wings, the body is less than 3 mm. These insects jump and fly well, so they quickly infect plantings.
Most often this pest appears in greenhouses, although it is also found in open plantings. Like other types of aphids, the whitefly sucks the juices from the plant, resulting in curling of the leaves, drying out of individual parts, falling flowers, or the absence of ovaries on tomatoes altogether. In addition, black or brown spots appear.
Black
Black midges on tomatoes are common and multiply incredibly quickly. Tomato aphids are a little different, as there are many varieties. Regardless of the presence of wings or size, the insect quickly destroys the plantings and the plants die.
Dark midges are much smaller, their body grows no more than 2 mm in length, and up to 5 generations of insects are born in one season. Aphids lay eggs for the winter in old bark, foliage, and other secluded places. At the same time, they are not afraid of frost. In the spring, larvae hatch from the clutch, develop quickly, and reproduce without fertilization at high speed.
Popular ways to combat midges
Since the country fruit midge is a difficult insect to remove, and the problem of combating it is very urgent, manufacturers offer many drugs, under the influence of which the midges die. And if folk remedies are powerless, more effective measures should be taken.
Cifox
Digital insect repellent
This product is specially designed to kill midges, mosquitoes and other flying insects in natural conditions. The basis of this product is the substance – cypermethrin. If the area is sprayed with this preparation, the insects die instantly, and re-treatment of the summer cottage will be required no earlier than after 6 weeks.
This product is available in the form of a concentrated liquid solution, which is diluted with water according to the instructions. The resulting solution should be sprayed on areas where midges accumulate. In this case, the ready-to-use product can be stored for no more than 8 hours.
Insect exterminator "Ecosniper GC1-16"
This device effectively repels both midges and mosquitoes, as well as other insects. At the same time, you can use it at home or at your summer cottage. This model is capable of covering an area of 50 m².
The basis of the device consists of an ultraviolet lamp, which emits heat similar to human heat. Midges, flying up to it, try to penetrate the mesh, as a result of which they die from an electrical discharge.
Ecosniper GC1-16
The device can be installed on any flat area. However, it should be provided with reliable protection from rain and moisture penetration or used only in dry weather. The lamp also requires periodic cleaning from insects.
It should be noted that the device supplies a low current, which, although fatal to insects, is absolutely safe for people and pets.
Fumigator ThermaCELL Patio Lantern"
This device is made in the form of a lantern, which can be used as decorative lighting. It can be installed in any area of the dacha, including gazebos and terraces. The main advantage of the flashlight is that it is battery powered and absolutely silent.
Fumigator ThermaCELL Patio Lantern
As an insect killer, a special product is used that, when heated, emits natural odors. The area it covers is 20 m².
How to get rid of midges in a summer cottage: the best means
Owners of gardens and household plots know firsthand what midges are and how harmful they can be . Annoying insects constantly annoy, spoil garden and vegetable crops, and are also carriers of various diseases .
Before getting rid of pests, you should identify the reasons why they appeared on the site. Quite often, insects live in areas where tall grass grows . In order to eliminate the source of their appearance, it is recommended to clean the area using a hand scythe or an electric trimmer.
Manufacturers offer a large selection of products designed to get rid of flying insects. We invite you to familiarize yourself with popular products that provide effective and long-term protection against midges.
Prevention of pest control
The most important thing is not to give midges a single chance to survive. Having eliminated the source of the midges, after some time the insects will disappear on their own. All products present at the dacha must be stored either in the refrigerator or in the cellar. To avoid the appearance of midges in the compost heap, you need to treat it using antiseptic agents. And the table and floors, both in the house and in the summer kitchen, should be thoroughly washed, especially after canning.
Identifying the onion fly
In order to promptly detect the presence of onion fly and get rid of it, you need to monitor the development and growth of the onion. If you observe and see that, judging by certain signs, the plants are affected by a fly, take immediate action.
Signs of onion fly damage:
- The onion is coming up slowly.
- The leaves are yellowish or gray in color and dry or wither quickly.
- The bulbs are soft inside, with signs of rotting and an unpleasant odor.
Purchased funds
If there is no opportunity or desire to make protective equipment yourself, you can purchase ready-made ones in the store. The choice is great - ointments, creams, sprays, fumigators, spirals. Among the insect repellents, the following are the most effective:
Remedy for
When using these products, you should take into account: the higher the concentration of repellent (diethyltoluamide), the more effective and longer the protection lasts. But many people, especially children and pregnant women, may experience allergic reactions directly to the chemical components. Therefore, before applying to the skin, the ointment should be tested on a small area of skin, for example, on the wrist, and observed for 30 minutes - if there is no redness or discomfort, then this drug can be used.
The most effective means of protecting against midges in nature are Mosquitall smoldering coils. At the same time, before purchasing, you need to pay attention to the phrase “against midges and mosquitoes” on the packaging. Products designed to protect against mosquitoes do not always repel midges; you need to choose specialized products.
For children, Gardex Baby ointment is an effective remedy. Cost – 300 rubles, bottle 75 ml. Allowed for children over 2 years old, as well as pregnant women.
The only drawback of this product is that you will have to breathe acrid smoke, which is harmful to children and pregnant women. As an alternative, you can use Raptor aerosol. It needs to be sprayed on trees, grass, fences, chairs and other objects around the location. Cost - 550 rubles per 400 ml.
Folk recipes
There are many popular products that can protect against mosquitoes and midges. There are recipes for ointments that act as repellents, as well as products similar to fumigators.
Chamomile decoction for insect bites
Products for application to the skin
The most effective folk remedies for mosquitoes and midges:
Description of a useful plant
Cloves have many medicinal properties
Eucalyptus essential oil for midge bites
Vanilla bean for decoctions
For a more comfortable application, as well as greater benefits for the skin, you can make an ointment: add vanilla sugar (three sachets) to the baby cream.
Protecting your home or apartment from midges
If a private house is located near a pond, then midges will be frequent guests. Sometimes it is impossible to even open the window for ventilation.
Large village house on the shore of a lake with many varieties of midges and insects
What are midges most afraid of:
You can make an air freshener that will have repellent properties and repel mosquitoes and midges. It is necessary to mix all the ingredients and, using a spray bottle, spray around the room. Important: use essential oil as the main ingredient, not perfumed oil. Homemade air freshener recipes:
Catnip repels midges from an open window
Other methods of protection against midges
A good way to protect your home or apartment from insects is mosquito nets. Before purchasing, you need to measure your windows correctly to ensure there are no cracks or gaps. These nets can also be treated with the above means for greater effect, so that midges do not even fly up to the window.
If it is not possible to install a mesh, you can use regular gauze - nail it to the window frame using small nails, pushpins, or glue it to double-sided tape.
When going for a walk to bodies of water where there are large concentrations of insects, you should wear dark clothes - light colors attract the attention of midges. Clothing for a hike or walk in nature can be treated with essential oils of eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary, lavender - this is what mosquitoes and midges are most afraid of.
Essential oils against ubiquitous insects
If possible, wear clothes that cover your body as much as possible - the midge will not bite through the fabric.
Cabbage fly
This parasite is dangerous for plants from the cruciferous family: all types of cabbage, radishes, radishes, arugula. The danger of the fly is that it lays eggs almost all summer, until August. Cabbage fly larvae develop into large white caterpillars that can destroy an entire crop.
To avoid infesting your garden with cabbage fly, you need to:
- plant plants early;
- hill up and mulch the beds;
- sprinkle the rows with ash and tobacco dust, with the addition of hot pepper (1 spoon per 200 grams of mixture);
To destroy the parasite, you can use the chemical drug Fosbecid.
Asparagus fly
An insect up to 7 mm in size, with a brown body and yellow limbs. The front of the head and mustache are also yellow. The female lays eggs in asparagus shoots, from which large larvae emerge, up to 1 cm long.
They begin to gnaw holes in young shoots, the plant withers and turns black. Asparagus flies can destroy an entire asparagus crop and then move into the soil and pupate.
Important: it will no longer be possible to grow asparagus in this place; you need to burn all damaged shoots and dig up the bed deeply.
