Aphids on peppers: how to treat them during fruiting, folk remedies at home

The tender foliage of peppers is sometimes attacked by aphids, which are called the most dangerous pest of young seedlings. The phytophage is part of the order Hemiptera. A small insect (the length of large individuals reaches 0.5 - 0.7 cm) poses a serious danger to a tasty, succulent plant. With its sharp proboscis, the parasite digs into the tissues of foliage and shoots, drinks juices, and secretes sweet honeydew. Deprived of adequate nutrition, seedlings weaken and slow down their development. They bloom late, produce little fruit, and often get sick. Aphids also carry viruses and infectious agents that kill pepper seedlings. Having discovered bugs on the seedlings, they begin to fight intensively.

Additional Information! The phytophage actively reproduces when the air temperature rises to + 27 – 30℃. The reproduction rate is reduced by half if the thermometer rises to + 20 - 22℃ during the day and drops by 3 degrees in the evening.

What is an insect

Aphids are small insects with six legs, whose dimensions do not exceed 4 mm.
It is characterized by a high rate of spread. On the head there is a small proboscis, with the help of which the insect pierces leaves or stems and feeds on nectar. There are two types of aphids - winged and wingless. In the first case, the parasite has the ability to move from plant to plant through the air.

Aphids are also distinguished by color. Depending on the color, the following types are distinguished:

1. Green. It is a pest with an oval translucent body and brown antennae. The length of the body is on average 0.5 mm.
2. Black. This is an indoor pest. Typically the parasite grows to 0.3 mm.

Adults reproduce as follows:

• the pest lays eggs - their number in one clutch can reach 150 pieces;
• the masonry waits out the winter;
• the larvae hatch with the onset of warm weather;
• It takes them seven days to mature and after a week they become adults;
• the adult insect begins to reproduce asexually;
• the aphid takes wings and moves to other bushes;
• During the autumn months, insects reproduce sexually.

Find out about poor growth of pepper seedlings here.

Reproduction occurs best at a temperature of 25-30 °C. When it drops below 20 °C, the speed decreases by 2 times. In addition, the process of maturation of adults increases.

Pest control methods

Aphids are a serious enemy of sweet peppers. What should a gardener do when faced with this problem? There are three methods to combat aphidids:

• chemical – quickly gets rid of aphids (cannot be used during flowering plants);
• biological - the natural properties of certain species of plants, birds, animals and insects are used to protect plantings from aphidids;
• folk - recipes for getting rid of parasites, which have been tested by summer residents from their own experience.

Biological method

When growing peppers in open ground, it is advisable to attract aphid enemies. One week is enough for birds and insects to rid the entire area of ​​it without harming the seedlings. Birds will destroy pests on the site if you create comfortable conditions for them. To attract sparrows and tits to your site, leave food for them.

The larva of the seven-spotted ladybug destroys a hundred adult harmful beetles and up to three hundred larvae in one day. Aphelinus and aphidius parasites are the main enemies of aphids. They lay eggs in the body of the aphidid. They feed on aphids and ground beetles, lacewings, earwigs and some types of spiders.

Protect beneficial insects by bringing seven-spotted ladybugs, aphelinus and aphidius to the beds. Iridescent flies and hover flies can be easily attracted by planting herbs in pepper beds. First, it is better to study photos of insects so as not to confuse them and bring pests to the site.

In addition to birds and insects, nature has created plants that are able to fight harmful insects: Dalmatian chamomile, onions, garlic. Plant these plants near peppers and they will repel aphids.

The smell of some spices - carrot tops, dill, parsley - also repels harmful insects.

Chemicals

To combat aphids, insecticidal and organic chemicals are produced. How to treat peppers against aphids during fruiting? In this case, owners of summer cottages use biological preparations to control pests. Their main advantages are that they do not harm the soil microflora, and the pepper harvest can be eaten within 24 hours after processing the plants.

Biological agents include:

1. "Akarin." To treat a bed with an area of ​​10 m², 1 liter of solution will be required. The effectiveness of the product decreases at temperatures below +18°C.
2. "Fitoverm M" is used to combat fungal plant diseases. The drug is produced in the form of paste and ampoules. One ampoule is diluted into 4 liters of solution. It only affects adults, which die 72 hours after treatment. This drug has no effect on larvae. The treatment is repeated 3-4 times.

Insecticidal preparations act quickly and effectively. Their main advantage is the destruction of parasites in one go. The most effective insecticides contain neonicotinoids and pyrethroids.

Let's look at the most popular insecticides:

1. Plants are treated with Intavir in dry weather twice with an interval of 7 days. The drug is released in the form of tablets. The solution is made at the rate of 1 tablet per bucket of water. This amount is enough to treat crops with an area of ​​10 m². The protection lasts 2-4 weeks.
2. "Karbofos" is a contact insecticide. Only those pests that are exposed to the solution die. Treatment is carried out 2 times with an interval of 10 days. The effect of the insecticide lasts 8-10 days. The solution is prepared at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. "Karbofos" per 10 liters of water.
3. "Aktara" is a contact-intestinal drug. The main advantages of this insecticide are that it does not decompose and does not accumulate in the soil, and does not cause habituation in insects. The product is produced in the form of ampoules of 5 ml. 1 ampoule is diluted in 10 liters of water. Treatment is carried out twice at intervals of a week. The effect of the drug begins after 30 minutes.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies are safe for humans, but they are more effective in preventing aphid attacks. Experienced summer residents advise fighting aphids using soda, ammonia or hydrogen peroxide:

• hydrogen peroxide – mix 50 ml of hydroperite, 2 tbsp. l. medical alcohol, 0.5 tsp. liquid soap and 900 ml of water, spray the plants;
• ammonia - prepare a solution at the rate of 20 ml of ammonia per 10 liters of water, spray on plants (ammonia repels pests with its smell);
• baking soda - make a solution at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. grated laundry soap and 2 tbsp. l. soda per 1 liter of water, spray pepper bushes.

Types of aphids that parasitize peppers

Aphids are insects measuring 2-3 mm. The largest species reach 7 mm. All plant parasites of this family are equipped with a proboscis that pierces plant tissue, sucking juices from them.

There are about 5,000 species of aphids in nature, but only a few species pose a threat to pepper seedlings. These include potato, cotton (melon) and peach varieties.

Aphids that parasitize peppers are also carriers of infectious diseases that threaten the complete death of seedlings.

Potato

Adults have an elongated body ranging from 2 to 3.5 mm in length. Outwardly they look like translucent insects of light green color. In the wingless virgin stage, potato aphids may be red in color.

Cotton

This species is considered one of the most dangerous for peppers and other nightshade crops. The length of the insect rarely exceeds 2 mm. Cotton aphids are usually black with a greenish tint, sometimes yellow or green.

Peach greenhouse

Greenhouse aphids on peppers often appear after planting plants in open or protected ground. However, the pest can infect flowers growing on the windowsill, from which it safely migrates to the pepper seedlings. The length of the body is within 2 mm. The typical color of the representative is black and green.

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Causes

In the fall, females lay fertilized eggs . They hide them in the bark of plants and shrubs. Ants hide aphid eggs in an anthill for the winter - these are the main guards of aphidids. In the spring, females with wings appear and do not need a male to reproduce.

Young female aphidids are able to reproduce on their own (this method of reproduction is called “parthenogenesis”) at incredible speed. Each of them produces hundreds of larvae. After a couple of weeks, the small larva turns into an adult asexual parasite that reproduces by parthenogenesis.

Reference. Closer to autumn, male and female aphidids appear and lay eggs for the winter.

Reasons for the appearance of aphids on sweet peppers:

• the presence of an anthill on the site or next to the garden;
• the garden is overgrown with weeds;
• a flower bed in close proximity to the pepper bed;
• soil or seedlings with parasite larvae;
• unfavorable temperature;
• the roots of the plants were excessively flooded with water, irregular watering.

Symptoms

Aphid larvae are so small that it is difficult to notice their appearance on plants with the naked eye . Vegetable growers notice the pest when the pepper is already sick.

The first signs of aphidid infection:

• the seedlings turn yellow, dry out and die;
• buds fall off, fruit ovaries are not formed;
• a sticky substance covers the surface of the pepper with a thin layer;
• the bush shines and becomes sticky to the touch;
• small, creeping parasites cover the underside of the leaf;
• plant growth stops.

Pest control must begin as soon as possible , otherwise aphids will destroy the entire crop.

Onions and onion skins

It will get rid of copperheads, aphids and spider mites, and will repel ants.

Onions and onion skins

Recipe 1

Infuse 250 - 300 g of chopped onion with peelings in 10 liters of water for 1-2 days. Use immediately after straining.

Recipe 2

Infuse 150 - 200 g of onion peels in 10 liters of water for up to 5 days. Use immediately after straining.

To get rid of spider mites, “individual” recipes:

Recipe 1

Leave 200 g of onion peel in 10 liters of warm water for 24 hours.

Recipe 2

Fill half a bucket with onion peels and fill to the top with water heated to +65°C. Leave for a day, dilute by half. Use the solution immediately after straining.

Professional gardener Anna Rostislavovna talks about getting rid of spider mites using traditional methods in the next video.

Onions planted next to cabbage and cucumbers will protect the latter from slugs. There is evidence that thrips, codling moths and plant bugs do not like the onion smell.

There are a lot of methods for controlling insect pests. The main thing is that everything that we use to rid our plots of those who spoil and destroy the harvest does not harm nature and ourselves. Because the principle “Do no harm” remains the most relevant in land use today.

If you have interesting and safe pest control recipes stored in secret country chests, we will be glad to make them public. It's a common thing))

How to recognize aphids on peppers

It is quite difficult to detect aphids on seedlings. Insects carefully hide, which makes it impossible to notice them with the naked eye. Only when the population increases too much can aphids be seen on the foliage.

However, detecting a problem at this stage often does not allow the seedlings to be saved. The leaf blades of an infected crop are often severely damaged.

The damage to pepper seedlings by aphids is indicated by:

• causeless drying of leaf plates;
• the appearance of a thick, sticky and shiny substance in the area of ​​the trunk and foliage;
• the presence of larvae and small crawling pests on the back side of the green mass.

When examining pepper seedlings, you need to arm yourself with a magnifying glass and sit close to the plants. Each leaf plate must be carefully folded back and the plants carefully inspected for the presence of aphids.

Advice! If pests are detected on peppers, it is recommended to begin treatment as soon as possible.

How to identify the problem - signs and symptoms of damage to pepper seedlings

Problems can be identified at an early stage by the following signs:

• the seedlings turn yellow, while the leaves curl, dry out and eventually fall off;
• absence of ovaries, and if they form, the buds do not open but quickly fall off;
• the presence of a viscous, sticky liquid on the culture;
• At the bottom of the pepper, the naked eye can detect parasite larvae and egg laying;
• deformation of young shoots, which leads to a stop in the development and growth of the bush.

It is important to identify aphids promptly. This will help you take appropriate measures and save the pepper seedlings. Ignoring the parasite leads to the death of all bushes and the spread of the pest to other crops.

How to get rid of aphids in a greenhouse

It is necessary to combat aphids on peppers in a greenhouse using the same means as in open beds. Spraying is carried out at any time immediately after pests are detected.

A bug on a pepper in a greenhouse can settle on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, for processing it is necessary to use a device with a flexible sprayer that covers all parts of the plant.

It takes time for all the insects to die. But if after 2 days there are still alive individuals, repeat the treatment.

Preventive measures

The aphid that appears on pepper is a pest that is difficult to exterminate if the seedlings are severely affected. Even experienced gardeners who first encountered this plant parasite do not always know what to do in this case.

It is easier for a vegetable grower to prevent the appearance of a phytophage by following simple preventive measures when growing seedlings. Seedlings should not be placed next to indoor plants. You should also regularly inspect plant leaves for the presence of plant parasites. Before sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings at home, it is necessary to calcine the soil or treat the soil mixture with boiling water.

The best folk remedies

Many summer residents prefer to use traditional methods of exterminating pests. The products are effective and help prevent the appearance of parasites. Making solutions at home is easy; all components are available and commercially available.

Ash

Wood ash is used as fertilizer. But if there are aphids, the ash will be useful to fight the parasite. For processing, you need to prepare a solution that includes 1 glass of ash, 1 large spoon of grated laundry soap, 1 liter of water. After thorough stirring, spray the diseased peppers with the product. A mixture of wood ash and tobacco dust works well against pests. You need to take 50 g of each ingredient, mix it with two liters of water, do not insist, and immediately treat the plants.

Soda

Green and black aphids are afraid of baking soda. In one liter of water you need to rub 1 large spoon of laundry soap, add 2 large spoons of soda. Spray seedlings and adult plants with this solution, wipe the leaves from the underside and stems. The solution can be used for prophylaxis.

The soap will allow the product to stay on the leaves for a long time even after watering and rain.

Soap

It is effective to treat plants with a solution of laundry soap. Dissolve 5 g of soap in one liter of water and leave for 5 hours. Strain the solution and wipe the affected leaves or spray. To enhance the positive result, you need to repeat the treatment up to 4 times. Tar soap allows you to quickly cure peppers of parasites.

Spruce needles

In an enclosed greenhouse, you can use an infusion of spruce needles, which is effective against aphids. It's easy to do. Add 500 g of green pine needles to 2 liters of water and leave to infuse for 7 days in a shaded place. Before use, you need to dilute 40 g of the resulting infusion in one liter of water, treat the peppers, and you can spray the eggplants if parasites have appeared there. An infusion of spruce needles is useful for young plants at the seedling stage, when they are still at home.

Mustard

Dry mustard (30 g) is brewed in 0.5 liters of water and infused for 3 days. Add enough liquid to the resulting solution so that the total volume reaches 10 liters.

Onion and garlic

Infusions from these aromatic plants are good for getting rid of aphids. Their solutions and tinctures are very saturated and require mandatory dilution before use. Several effective recipes are known.

• Chop onion or garlic (300 g), add 50 g of grated laundry soap, dilute with water (10 l).
• Grind onion or garlic (1 l) in a meat grinder, add vegetable oil (500 ml), leave for 24 hours. Use 100 g of the resulting infusion, diluted in 3 liters of water, add 30 ml of liquid soap. Shake the solution well before each use.
• Place crushed onion or garlic (1 liter) in a 2-liter container and add water to the top. Close the container tightly and place in a dark place for 2 weeks. Before use, dilute the solution so that it does not burn the leaves. 50 ml of tincture requires 10 liters of water.

Do not use products with garlic or onions during flowering and fruit set.

Sunflower oil

You should prepare a solution of sunflower oil (1 glass) and water (10 l). The stems and leaves are wiped with this solution. Can also be used for spraying. A very good remedy as a preventive measure, it is used 2-3 times throughout the season.

Tobacco infusion

Tobacco is a plant that repels aphids. For this reason, it is recommended for pest control. To make the solution, take:

• tobacco dust – 50 g;
• water – 1 l.

Pour warm water over the tobacco dust and leave the product to infuse for 24 hours. Before use, mix the solution with a soap solution prepared from 30 g. laundry soap dissolved in 100 ml of warm water.

Horse sorrel

This infusion is prepared from a fresh plant, you will need 400 grams, pour boiling water over it. Then let it brew for 3-4 hours, strain, pour into a spray bottle and can be used on indoor plants.

Pyrethrum flower

This is an excellent and effective remedy that makes it possible to get rid of aphids without any effort. It is enough to simply place a pot with this flower on the windowsill next to the seedlings.

Tomato tops

Take tomato tops (1 kg), chop them and add 10 liters of water. Then we send it to brew for 4-5 hours. Then put it on the fire, bring it to a boil, then infuse again for 3 hours. Strain and dilute with water in a ratio of 1:3 before use.

Citrus peel

Take the peels of oranges, tangerines, lemons and grind them using a meat grinder or blender. Next, add water in a ratio of 1:10. Let it brew; before spraying, dilute the concentrated solution with water in a ratio of 1:10.

Dandelion

Raw materials harvested during flowering have insecticidal properties. The roots and aerial parts are used. They are crushed, poured with heated water, and left for 3 hours. For 500 g of dandelion take 10 liters of water.

Laundry soap

Grind 300 g of laundry soap on a coarse grater. Pour 2 liters of hot water into the chips. When it dissolves, bring the volume to 10 liters with water. Before use, the soap solution is mixed.

Celandine

Take 10 kg of dry crushed grass. Heat 10 liters of water and pour in the raw materials. Leave for 2 days.

Yarrow

Take 500 g of dry leaves. Boil 2 liters of water. Pour in yarrow. After an hour, filter. The volume is adjusted to 10 liters with water.

Tomato tops

Tomato shoots do not need to be thrown away. They can be used to prepare an effective aphid repellent. Take 400 g of tomato tops. Fill it with 1 liter of water and heat for 30 minutes. Use after 3 hours. Before use, dilute with water in a ratio of 1:2.

Dry chamomile

Take 1 pack of dry chamomile weighing 100 g. Fill the raw material with 1 liter of water. Place in a dark place for 12 hours. Before use, the solution is filtered and diluted with water (1:3). Add an adhesive - grated soap.

Hot red pepper

You can use fresh or dried hot peppers for this remedy. If fresh is used, you will need 1 kg, if dry - 300 g. Next, you need to fill it with 10 liters of water.

Afterwards it is sent to infuse for 1 day. This infusion turns out to be very concentrated, so before use it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. After which you can treat the plants on the windowsill.

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide for aphids is an equally effective remedy against pests. The leaves and stems of pepper are irrigated with a solution based on it. In addition, hydrogen peroxide is used in greenhouse treatments as a mold preventative.

To prepare the solution, mix 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide, 2 tbsp. l. alcohol, 3 drops of dishwashing detergent and 900 ml of water. This mixture is prepared immediately before use.

Ammonia

Ammonia also gives a good effect against aphids. Its specific smell repels insects. In addition to the fact that the product protects plants from pests, it also restores soil fertility and serves as an excellent fertilizer for plants.

A solution containing the following ingredients will help get rid of aphids on peppers: 50 g of grated laundry soap, the same amount of ammonia and 10 liters of water. The solution is sprayed on the beds affected by the pest.

Ammonia

The drug has a negative effect on the respiratory system of parasites, causing paralysis. If ammonia enters the digestive system, it causes an extensive burn, which leads to the destruction of pests. To make a solution, 2 large spoons of ammonia and 1 large spoon of liquid soap are diluted in 10 liters of water. Use the solution to spray infected peppers. It is not recommended to use this solution on indoor seedlings, as it has a strong, persistent odor.

To all solutions and infusions you can add laundry soap, shampoo, dishwashing detergent or liquid soap. These components help the active poisons linger on the leaves and stems for a long time.

Decoction of celandine

For this remedy, fresh leaves and flowers are used, but you can also use dry crushed plants.

• You will need fresh raw materials - 400 g (dry - 100 g)
• Water – 1 l.

Boil for 1 hour, strain before using.

Some gardeners recommend soaking the infusion for two days before cooking.

Stepsons tomato

This method for controlling aphids is used during planting of tomatoes. You don’t have to throw away the torn stems and leaves, but prepare a healthy decoction from them. They do it like this:

• 2.5 kg of crushed stepsons are poured with 5 liters of boiling water and boiled for half an hour.
• After cooling, filter, add 30 g of soap and add water 1:3.

Biological drugs

In addition to chemicals, biological drugs can be used to solve the problem. Such products are distinguished by their natural composition, which is based on various plants. The main advantages are relative safety and effectiveness of use. When using any product, the same precautions should be taken as with chemicals.

Aktofit

The drug is recommended for use at the initial stage of aphids. The product is based on herbal elements, which indicates its relative safety.

Aktofit belongs to the biological products of paralytic action. The main active ingredient is melation. Such an element does not accumulate in the ground, since it quickly disintegrates and is removed from the soil. In this case, the substance is fixed on the surface of the pepper seedlings and is present in the air for some time, which enhances the effectiveness of the drug. Actofit is also a good remedy for aphids on currants.

The product retains its properties and has the ability to protect the crop for 5 days after application. The aphids die approximately 3 days after treatment.

Agravertine

Agravertin is an insectoacaricidal drug with contact-intestinal action. The main components of the chemical paralyze adult aphids and their larvae. The effect of the drug can last for 14-20 days.

The main component of Agravertine is the natural neurotoxin Avertin, which is not addictive to pests. The active components remain in the soil for only a couple of days, after which they break down into safe components.

Agravertine goes on sale in ampoules with a capacity of 5 and 10 ml. The contents of the ampoule are mixed with 1 liter of water. After this, the solution must be thoroughly mixed and the seedlings treated. It is recommended to use a fine spray for spraying.

Important! Treatment can be carried out only on those days when the air temperature is not lower than 18-20 °C.

Intavir

A broad-spectrum chemical helps to effectively combat homoptera, coleoptera, lepidoptera and other pests. Intavir has intestinal and contact effects. The presence of cypermethrin in the composition allows you to paralyze all organs of insects and have a destructive effect on their nervous system.

If necessary, Intavir can be mixed with another pesticide that does not have an alkaline reaction. The duration of the protective effect is within 10-15 days. The drug does not contain toxic substances. To prepare a solution for spraying, you will need to dilute one tablet in 10 liters of water.

Karbofos

Karbofos is an insecticidal and acaricidal agent that contains malathion. A colorless liquid with an oily consistency emits a pronounced aroma. When the drug is dissolved in water, a stable emulsion is formed.

Karbofos goes on sale in the form of granules, liquid, tablets, and powder. The insecticidal-acaricidal agent acts only when it comes into contact with pests. Aphids that are not exposed to the solution will not die and will continue to produce offspring. Affected areas may reappear on the crop.

Aktellik

Actellik is a broad-spectrum contact insecticide that allows you to cope with aphids in a short period of time. To prepare the solution, you need to dissolve 2 ml of the product in 2 liters of liquid. If there are too many pests on the bushes, you should mix 2 ml of Actellik in 1 liter of water.

The duration of the protective effect is within 14-21 days. Peppers can be treated with Actellik together with other biological products, except Bordeaux mixture.

Fufanon

Fufanon is an effective enteric-contact insectoacaricidal agent, the main component of which is malathion, which paralyzes aphids. 60 minutes after treatment, the pests lose their ability to move, and after another 24 hours they die. To prepare the solution, it is recommended to dilute 10 ml of Fufanon in 10 liters of water.

When using Intavir, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommended dosage

Fitoverm

This is a biological preparation recommended for use for treating pepper seedlings grown indoors in order to destroy aphids or other insects that harm the crop. Release form - ampoules of 2, 4 or 5 ml, or bottles with a volume of 10 to 400 ml.

The death of aphids occurs a week after using Fitoverm. The principle of action of the product is that after penetration into the stomach of insects, paralysis occurs in the aphids, which after some time leads to the death of the parasite due to lack of food intake. To make a solution for treating the culture, one ampoule with a volume of 2 ml is diluted in one liter of water. Leaves are treated with the prepared preparation on both sides.

Akarin

This drug can be used to prevent the problem from occurring and to destroy existing individuals. The product is characterized by accessibility and quick effect.

The basis of the product is a substance obtained from soil fungi that synthesize neurotoxins. The effectiveness of Akarin increases if the room temperature is high.

The principle of action of the product is that after penetration into the stomach, paralysis occurs in the aphid, and after some time the insect, deprived of the ability to move and absorb food, dies. After 5 days, the plant is freed from parasites.

If some individuals survive, re-treatment can be carried out. Aphids do not adapt to the action of the product, so its effectiveness does not decrease.

To make a solution for spraying, you need to dilute the product in water in a ratio of 2 ml per 4 liters of liquid.

Biological products

Biologically active preparations are the safest products to use, since they act precisely on a specific living organism and do not affect the beneficial crop.

Fitoverm

It acts comprehensively against two insects at once: aphids and ants. The active substance - aversectin C - when it enters the gastrointestinal tract of an insect, begins to act in a contact manner after 12 hours. Pests die in no more than three days.

Due to the mechanism of action, Fitoverm does not affect larvae.

Akarin

The mechanism of action of this drug is based on blocking the absorption of nutrients by the stomachs of insects. You should be careful when using it if there are bees or fish within reach. One treatment is enough at the rate of 6 ml per liter of water.

Boverin

Boverin was developed based on the culture of mushrooms of the same name. It is used exclusively for greenhouse plants, as its active temperature reaches 25 degrees. To spray pepper bushes, use a one percent solution. It also destroys mole crickets and Colorado potato beetles.

Chemicals

Even a novice gardener can fight aphids on pepper seedlings with the help of modern insecticides. The following drugs are most effective in combating aphids:

1. Spark. Quite a toxic insecticide. The solution diluted according to the instructions must be sprayed on the pepper. You can also use this treatment method for prevention.
2. Dichlorvos . It is dangerous for inflorescences and leaves because it contains substances that leave burns and lead to the death of the plant.
3. Fitosporin . A modern chemical repellent for aphids that has antibacterial and fungicidal effects. Protects not only from insect pests, but also from various diseases that they carry. Available in the form of suspension, powder and paste.
4. Cortleys . Systemically affects parasites and their larvae. The treatment effect lasts 21 days, then spraying must be repeated. The concentrate is diluted in water.
5. Intavir . Affects the nervous system of insects, as a result of which they die. Creates a protective film on the surface of plant tissues, which is poisonous to bugs. Available in the form of tablets and powder, which are diluted in water and used for spraying.
6. Commander . Effectively fights many insects and larvae. The active substance is resistant to sunlight and washing off with water, so it is used in open ground.
7. Copper sulfate . Available in the form of blue granules. First, a paste is prepared from them, which is then mixed well with a solution of water and potassium permanganate of a faint pink hue. It is used not only for spraying, it is used to treat the soil around the bushes.
8. Aktara . Apply 5 g of powder per 1 liter of water. It is widely used to combat the Colorado potato beetle, but is also effective against aphids.
9. Tanrek . Used in greenhouses and garden beds, it is able to overcome the barrier of plant tissues and accumulate in the soil.

Most insecticides today are absolutely safe for humans and animals that accidentally or intentionally eat the leaves and fruits of plants. However, when working with drugs, it is necessary to use protective equipment so that the active substances do not get on the mucous membranes and cause a burn.

Reviews

Elena

I have aphids on my Belozerka pepper. I saw it too late and treated it with soapy water, but it didn’t help. They recommended Fitoverm, this is a very good remedy. The aphids have all disappeared. My neighbor also told me that she buries onion peels into the soil in the spring and aphids do not appear. I’ll probably try it too, it’s still better than poisoning plants with pesticides.

Rose, Moscow region

The soap may be good, but I didn’t see any effect from it. Perhaps modern pests are already accustomed to such poison for them and have adapted. In the store, the saleswoman showed me a whole bunch of different products, I chose Fury, and used it according to the instructions. I had aphids on peppers and bushes. I brought everything out. I was afraid that these parasites would plague me again in the new season, but surprisingly, there were no aphids. Although now I know how to remove this nasty thing right away.

Nikolai

I had a sea of ​​aphids, peppers grew in a greenhouse. Last year we sprayed tobacco and all the aphids came in. This summer, as soon as we saw it, we immediately added tobacco infusion and treated it. There was zero result, but there seemed to be even more insects. At the city indoor market, the garden department recommended Aktar, in powder. I diluted it in water, sprayed the peppers and grabbed some eggplants; I also noticed aphids on them on a couple of bushes. After treatment, all the aphids immediately fell off the bushes, and that’s it, they disappeared. This, I understand, is the effect.

Prevention

Prevention is the most effective method of controlling aphids . This is painstaking, systematic work, but the time spent will pay off with an excellent harvest. It is always easier to prevent a problem than to fight it.

Preventive measures used in the fight against insect pests:

• disinfection of seeds (treatment with a solution of manganese and garlic) and soil - warming (freezing) the soil;
• soil cultivation on the site - weeding and digging, treatment with garlic infusion;
• fighting ants on the site;
• manual collection and destruction of the pest.

As preventive measures, the condition of the site is monitored and weeds and dry grass are removed in a timely manner in the fall. Purchase seedlings only from trusted sellers. Every day, remove areas of plants that have been damaged by aphids.

Important! Timely watering is an indispensable condition for pest control.

How can you treat pepper seedlings against aphids for preventive purposes? Summer residents often use onion and garlic tincture , as the specific smell repels aphid larvae.

The use of fertilizers during the destruction of parasites

Organic and mineral fertilizers are used to fertilize the crop. When the crop is actively growing, it is recommended to use them in liquid form. The most popular recipes for preparing fertilizers (per 10 liters of water):

Common mistakes

Aphids on pepper seedlings most often appear due to mistakes by the summer resident himself. Here are some of them:

• Very high temperature in the room, which is favorable for the proliferation of parasites;
• Excessive watering;
• The soil was not tilled and the seeds were not treated;
• Failure to comply with the concentration of the active substance;
• Negligent attitude to the problem.

In which kidneys does the tick hide?

The most dangerous pest of black currant is the bud (currant) mite, which can not only leave the garden without a harvest, but also completely destroy the bush. Typically, this small pest, only 0.3 mm in size, spreads along with infected planting material. The female mite overwinters inside the bud of the plant, and in the spring, when the sun begins to warm up, she lays eggs there.

“The buds infected with the mite swell to the size of a pea and look like a small head of cabbage, and over time they become loose. Each “ball” can contain up to 400-600 mites,” says Pashnina. “Therefore, at the end of March, before the bud blooms, you need to conduct a visual inspection of the black currant. If there are no more than five mite-infested buds on a branch, they need to be carefully torn off and the plant treated. If it’s more, you’ll have to cut the branch and burn it.”

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You cannot leave it under the bush, since the mite is a spreader of viral diseases, including blackcurrant doubleness (reversion). The latter can be calculated visually. If a healthy currant has lilac flowers similar in shape to a lily of the valley, then a sick one has tulips with elongated white petals. In addition, the leaves become asymmetrical, triangular and darken.