Fly eater for indoor plants. How to use, instructions, reviews

Author: Elena N. https://floristics.info/ru/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=19 Category: Insecticides Published: April 26, 2012Republished: February 25, 2019Last edits: March 16, 2021

Insecticide Pests of gardens, vegetable gardens and indoor plants can be destroyed not only by treating the leaves with insecticidal solutions, but also by introducing preparations into the soil. It is advisable to destroy some pests before they fly out of the ground and lay offspring on the ground organs of plants. And some pests actually live in the ground, damaging the root system of your plants. Have you ever observed how a completely healthy bush suddenly began to wither and turn yellow, then lay down on the ground and died, undermined by wireworms or mole crickets? To combat precisely such pests, the Russian JSC “August” developed the drug Fly Eater, which we will try to tell you about in detail in this article.

Purpose of the drug Muhoed

If there is a small amount of midges in a flower pot, they will not cause dangerous harm to the crop. However, insects are capable of breeding in a short period of time.

As a result, their large numbers can cause serious damage to the plant:

the flower gradually begins to wither and eventually dies as insects feed on its sap;
black midges often feed on flower roots, actively eating them, as a result the crop dies, since deformed roots are difficult to cure;
Insects cannot bring danger to humans, but they spoil the aesthetic appearance of the room.

Houseplants are regularly attacked by insect pests. However, it becomes easier to fight them every year as new and more effective drugs appear.

The fly beetle for indoor plants is especially popular among flower growers. The instructions for using the product make it possible to correctly calculate and add the required dose of the insecticidal composition to the pot.

The fly eater is considered a systemic intestinal-contact agent. It is often used to destroy onion and cabbage flies, wireworms, mole crickets, furrowed weevils and soil midges. In this case, the composition is capable of destroying larvae and adults.

To a greater extent, the product is used to protect indoor plants from soil parasites.

The popularity of the insecticide is due to the fact that it is enough to carry out one procedure to completely get rid of pests. During the season, you will need to apply the composition to the soil cover once, protecting decorative flower crops.

The active component of the drug, penetrating the parasite’s body, kills it. At the same time, it can destroy the larvae that are in the soil layer. After 3 days from the moment the insects come into contact with the insecticidal preparation, they die. In this case, the product does not accumulate in the soil layer.

Causes of parasites

Experts believe that the main reason for the appearance of midges is improper care of indoor flowers. The main mistakes that are made are:

The appearance of insects in the house with a new flower. Before installing a new acquisition next to the “old-timers”, it is necessary to quarantine it. Time will tell what is in the soil. If pests and diseases are present, they will manifest themselves within two weeks. It is worth taking certain safety measures. You need to think about how to get rid of parasites. Only after complete cleaning can the pot be placed on a common windowsill.
Application of organic fertilizers. Some people prefer to feed their pets with humus, granulated sugar, leftover tea and coffee, and yeast. On the one hand, the flowers are provided with nutritional components, on the other hand, the process of decay of the organic composition begins, which becomes an ideal environment for the appearance and reproduction of pests.
Waterlogging of the soil. Watering plants too frequently and abundantly is not recommended. Especially if the pot does not have good drainage. This also applies to greenhouses for growing flowers from seeds. Do not water the soil abundantly in winter, even if the room is too hot.
Application of contaminated soil. Pests can be found everywhere, so there is a possibility of their presence in any soil. Before planting a sprout in the soil mixture, it must be disinfected.

Midges can be caused by open windows. It is impossible to completely eliminate the appearance of pests, no matter how hard you try, so it is necessary to take preventive measures and prevent significant reproduction of insects.

Action of Flycatcher, advantages

The fly eater for indoor plants acts as a protector because it contains the main active ingredient called diazinon. Due to its aromatic properties, the drug is eaten by insects with a special appetite, which subsequently leads to their paralysis and the inability to move and reproduce.

After 3 days, the parasites die; other insects die after reaching the surface of the soil layer. Thanks to water, the granules located in the soil layer are completely dissolved, and then absorbed by the plant through the roots, getting into the tissues and juice of the crop.

Ways of penetration of the fly-eater drug for indoor plants into the body of pests.

Due to this, insects and rodents that eat the plant die in the future. It is necessary to use “Fly Eater” only once during the entire season, since it has a prolonged protective property.

The drug is characterized by the formation of plaque in the form of a fungus on the surface of granules. There is no need to get rid of it; on the contrary, it is worth leaving it, as this will help attract fungus gnats and other insects.

“Barguzin”, “Praktik”, “Sharp 600”, “Diazin Euro” and “Ricochet” are currently analogues of the “Mukhoed” composition. An improved version has been released - “Super Fly Eater”, which is capable of exterminating any type of flies.

The advantages of the product are described in the following list:

does not accumulate in the soil layer and disintegrates over time;
when used, there is a very low probability of resistance;
is not a phytotoxic drug;
will help destroy cutworm nests;
the drug has a protective effect as an insecticide for 2 months;
the composition is capable of destroying adults and larvae;
2 days after placing the granules in the soil layer, the pests begin to die.

How does the product work?

According to its effects, the drug is defined as intestinal, contact and systemic. This means that it enters the pest’s intestines along with plant juices, as well as through direct contact with the body. Insects are poisoned by the components of the insecticide while eating the green part of the plant, after which they begin to die within the first hours. And after 2–3 days the entire colony is destroyed.

Flaws

Despite the fact that the fly-eater insecticidal agent is in great demand among gardeners because it has many advantages, there are some disadvantages that you need to be aware of. Due to the fact that the drug acts as a bait, you must act very carefully when using it. Otherwise, the seedlings may die.

During application of the composition, fungus may form on the surface of the soil layer. However, you should not get rid of it, since the fungus, on the contrary, only increases the effect of the product on insect pests. The granules are characterized by a pungent and unpleasant odor.

Signs of infection

Midges are too small to immediately detect their presence. They hide under leaves and in moist soil. Only when they reach a huge number do they reveal themselves. In most cases, the larvae are found in the ground, in the area of the root system, so it is quite difficult to see them. Despite the “secrecy”, there are some signs that allow you to accurately determine the presence of parasites. These include:

the occurrence of diseases;
the appearance of a whitish coating on the leaves and stems;
the substrate or soil becomes crumbly;
the ground “fades” a little.

The most vulnerable species are considered to be:

fuchsia;
azalea;
ficus;
aloe;
epiphytic cacti;
gerberas;
violets;
begonias.

Instructions for use, doses for indoor plants

At the moment, 2000 species of insects are known, but the following representatives most often attack indoor plants:

white midges;
ground fleas;
black midges.

When treating houseplants, it will be enough to evenly distribute the component over the surface of the soil layer, and then loosen it thoroughly.

From white midges (whiteflies, scale insects)

Visually, the white midge looks like an aphid. It feeds exclusively on plant sap and is usually located on stems and foliage. They are very active insects, making them very easy to spot.

The extermination of insects is a difficult task, since only adult individuals can be destroyed with insecticides. This is due to the fact that the larvae are very firmly attached to the foliage and it is almost impossible to wash them off with any solution. They have very low sensitivity to chemicals.

The drug “Fly-eater” should be used to combat white midges in accordance with the following points:

The substance must be evenly distributed over the surface of the soil layer in the pot.
Then, without damaging the root system, you should loosen the soil a little.
The norm for 1 indoor plant is considered to be the amount of the drug equal to 1.5 tsp.
The procedure should be carried out 2 times.

From black midges (sciarids)

Pests manifest themselves, as a rule, in the case of a large amount of organic fertilizer applied in the form of tea leaves. Black midges, which look like larvae, are very dangerous for indoor plants, since adult individuals do not cause any particular problems for the plant.

They are located in the ground layer and look like worms with a body length of up to 5 mm and a black dot on the head.

Method of using the drug for pest control:

The preparation must be applied to the surface of the soil layer around the plant and then loosened.
The amount of substance required to exterminate an insect varies within 3 g per m2.
The procedure must be performed 1 time.

Insects with a special appetite absorb the drug due to the fragrant bait. Afterwards, they are deprived of the opportunity to move, reproduce and eat food. After 3 days, the pest dies, others die upon reaching the surface.

When the granules are placed in the soil layer, after irrigation they dissolve, and then are absorbed by the roots of the plant and spread along the stems and foliage. Insects that consume the crop die over time. The fly eater only needs to be used once per season due to the fact that it has a long-lasting protective effect.

From earthen fleas (fleas)

The earth flea is a dangerous pest for plants, especially flowers. Yellowish-brown midges, as a rule, are located on the surface of the soil layer or at the bottom of the pot, and can jump on the foliage. The insect's body size is no more than 1 mm, so it is not possible to notice them immediately, which can lead to the death of the indoor plant.

The fly eater should be used very carefully, keeping it away from children and animals, and only if the springtail colony has grown abundantly throughout the indoor plant.

To exterminate the earthen flea, you should follow these steps:

The product must be spread over the surface of the soil layer in a thin layer.
The insects will die after 3 hours.
To speed up this process, it is recommended to mix the scattered granules with soil.
The amount of the drug fluctuates around 2 g per m2.

Varieties of midges

Households do not immediately detect midges. Initially, the pests are in the ground. They appear on the surface after watering. A little time passes, and a swarm of insects circles above the flower. The spectacle is horrifying, and something needs to be done about it. Midges do not sting or bite people. However, its presence can not only destroy the flower, but also harm human health, causing an allergic reaction and respiratory disease.

What types of midges are found on indoor flowers? The list is impressive:

Kinds	Description
Drosophila	Small flies of a yellowish tint with light wings. The eyes are red. Females are larger than males. They have a pointed abdomen. They eat spoiled vegetables and fruits. They prefer to live in the kitchen and in the trash can. But they can also live in a flower pot. They are happy there with warmth, organic fertilizing, high humidity and rotten leaves.
Whiteflies (aleroidids)	In appearance they resemble butterflies. Small, white. They choose a place on the back of the foliage. They eat juice. The eggs laid quickly transform into larvae. When there are many of them, the flowers become whitish. Just touch the pot and a swarm of whiteflies will rise into the air. Most often they settle on begonias, orchids and fuchsias.
Sciarides	They are also called fungus gnats. The body is narrow, the head is round, they are grayish and black. They live in moist soil, where the process of decay occurs. Translucent larvae up to 10 mm long are laid in the ground.
Thrips	There are black, gray and brown midges. Quite mobile individuals. Adults constantly move from flower to flower, laying eggs inside the leaf. After hatching, the larvae immediately begin to feed on the sap, causing harm to the flower. How do you know when thrips are present? The foliage is covered with streak-like spots and white larvae. Dark midges fly around the crown.
Podura (springtails)	A distinctive feature of pests is that they cannot fly, they only jump. Present in every pot. Populations are small, so they are difficult to notice. Springtails are white in color and resemble caterpillars in appearance. They give themselves away when their number becomes large. They love dampness and feed on organic ingredients.
Shields	A parasite that reproduces at tremendous speed. Prefers to settle on flowers with hard and smooth leaves. The scale insect cannot be ignored. The leaves are covered with convex or flat oval-shaped shields and a light brown hue.
Spider mite (red spider)	The most common type of pest. The main sign of the appearance of a parasite is the presence of a thin and transparent cobweb on the flower. Small punctures may also appear on the leaves. They reproduce well in a dry room that is rarely ventilated and not moistened. The appearance of spider mites causes the leaves to turn pale or gray, dry out and fall off.
Leaf aphid	Does nasty things all year long. The sizes are miniature, but aphids are easy to spot. The color is very diverse: red, black, yellow, brown, green. Loves soft and delicate foliage, young shoots, buds. It poses a great danger to weakened flowers. Their growth slows down and they quickly wither away.
Mealybug	Reminds me of tiny pieces of cotton wool. It is difficult to notice, since it prefers to hide in the axils of the leaves. It is dangerous for all flowers, especially when the number of mealybugs reaches huge numbers.

When should plants be treated?

A fly eater for indoor plants must be used at the stage of planting the crop in a pot.

In this case, you must adhere to certain conditions:

the room should be sunny, but there should be no draft;
It is not recommended to irrigate the ground cover before starting treatment;
It is advisable to carry out the procedure before 9:00 am or after 8:00 pm;
The temperature in the room should not exceed 25 °C.

Fly eater is considered a fairly effective drug that can cope with any insect pests. To completely destroy parasites, one procedure per season is enough, namely when transplanting a crop into a pot. The product is harmless to soil microorganisms, animals and people.

Precautionary measures

When working with a toxic product, you must adhere to safety and caution measures. When adding granules to the soil layer, your hands must be protected with rubber gloves. The face with eyes must be protected with a special mask, which is equipped with a protective filter, or a respirator.

Precautions during processing and at the end of the procedure:

At the stage of processing the soil cover, it is prohibited	Upon completion of the procedure it is necessary
Eat food or drink a drink	Change work things
Smoking	Wash your face and rinse your hands with a soapy solution based on water and laundry soap.
Talk or breathe through your mouth	Rinse your mouth

If you do not follow safety precautions or depending on the individual characteristics of the body, the insecticide can provoke the appearance of mild symptoms of poisoning. For these purposes, you must immediately consult a doctor so that he can prescribe treatment.

Security measures

The use of "Mukhoed" is generally not dangerous for humans and warm-blooded animals, however, in any case, during processing it is necessary:

wear gloves and a mask;
special robe;
do not talk, do not eat, etc.;
At the end of the procedure, rinse your hands and face thoroughly.

If strange symptoms occur (burning sensation, signs of poisoning, etc.), you should immediately consult a doctor.

Price

The cost of the insecticidal drug “Mukhoed” varies within 20 rubles. per package. You can purchase the product at any flower shop or specialized nursery that breeds indoor crops.

Houseplants are quite often susceptible to attack by insect pests. Whiteflies are most often found with black midges and ground fleas. To get rid of pests, an insecticidal preparation called “Fly-eater” is suitable. It is able to give one hundred percent results and protect potted crops for a long period of time.