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Growing vegetables, berries, and fruits with your own hands is not just the right attitude towards your own health, because as a result you can get a bountiful harvest from environmentally friendly fruits. For many, farming is also a kind of hobby, a pleasant and interesting vacation. The only thing that can sadden the owners of dachas and gardens is the appearance of pests, for example, the earthen fly, the fight against which causes a lot of trouble. There are different types of this insect that prefer to eat different crops. You will learn about what they are and how to effectively deal with them in this article.
What does a midge look like?
Black midge
Externally, midges look like miniature flies, reaching sizes of 6 mm. The most attractive places for midges to accumulate are swamps, silted banks of reservoirs and rivers, and reclamation canals.
Black midge
They cannot tolerate cold weather, so they are active during the warm season. Among all the diversity, there are species of midges whose larvae harm plants. The species that cause the greatest harm to humans are those that feed on blood. Often thick, swirling clouds of midges rise at sunset, preventing summer residents from doing their usual activities. Females attack warm-blooded animals, while males feed on flower nectar.
A type of midge, the bite of which can cause severe allergic reactions, is sometimes also called the earthen flea.
These representatives of the family of dipteran insects require flowing water for reproduction, since females, when laying eggs, glue them to objects immersed in water - leaves, stones. With wintering, the development cycle can last about 10 months.
Insect bites – School of Dr. Komarovsky
How to protect plants from earth flies in flower pots?
The above-mentioned option for drying the soil does not guarantee getting rid of midge larvae. The best method of protecting potted flowers is the use of chemicals.
Ground midge larvae disappear on plants that are watered every two weeks with insecticides, for example, Decis, Decis Garden 015 EW. The drug is diluted in an amount of 0.5 ml per 1 liter of water.
If we want to refrain from using chemicals, we can immerse golden-colored metal plaques with adhesives in the ground. Adult midges will gather on them, which will prevent eggs from being laid on the soil.
Another method that some gardeners recommend is the use of biological plant protection products. Watering the soil with a decoction of nettles and horsetail can not only protect the plant from the proliferation of ground flies, but also strengthen potted flowers.
Bite and consequences
What causes trouble for a person is the bite of a small black midge, which demonstrates swiftness and bloodthirstiness. It bites, unlike a mosquito, not by piercing the skin, but by cutting it. This moment usually goes unnoticed, since a substance that has an analgesic effect enters the blood. At the same time, this enzyme delays the blood clotting process.
Allergic reaction to a black midge bite
The consequences of bites may also include some other symptoms, depending on the individual characteristics of the body:
Papule resulting from a midge bite
When attacked by many bloodsuckers, the adequacy of reactions and coordination of movements may be disrupted, which has a negative impact on productivity, which drops sharply.
Midge bite in the eye
Consequences of a midge bite in the eye
The greatest suffering is caused by a bite to the eye. At first, a person feels that there is something like a speck under the eyelid, causing discomfort. Then lacrimation, slight itching, and redness appear.
After a few hours, the eye becomes swollen, unbearable itching begins, and pain appears. If you are prone to allergies, a midge bite in the eye leads to dizziness, shortness of breath, a feeling of heaviness and pain in the chest. Such manifestations must be properly treated, so you should not postpone visiting a doctor.
During the entire time until the swelling subsides, you should try not to rub your eyes so as not to cause additional foci of inflammation. Anti-inflammatory ointments are usually prescribed, as well as antihistamines to prevent the development of allergies.
Preventive measures
But the simplest thing a good housewife can do for her favorite lemon is to take preventive measures in advance.
Here are seven simple rules that will prolong the life of your pet:
- Before transplanting the plant into new soil, make sure it is clean. If this is not soil from a specialized store, spill it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, dry it, and then add a handful of peat or coal to the ground.
- Before planting, wash the pot thoroughly with hot water and then also disinfect it with potassium permanganate.
- To prevent possible soil rotting, add drainage (for example, expanded clay) to the bottom of the pot.
- Try not to use organic fertilizers such as compost and manure.
- Never water a lemon with leftover tea, coffee, water from aquariums, etc., that is, all liquids that can subsequently cause soil rot.
- Water the plant only when the top layer of soil is dry enough. Always empty the water pan.
- Remove all fallen leaves and flowers from the pot and prevent them from rotting.
As you can see, ground flies are not a death sentence for a plant at all. Even a beginner can cope with them. To do this, the modern florist has in his arsenal both old, time-tested methods and new chemicals that will not leave insects a single chance. But as they say, the best treatment is prevention. Be healthy - and have a great tea with homemade lemon!
Treatment of bites
Antiallergic agent (Diazolin)
Despite the fact that the bite of a black midge causes severe itching, you should not scratch the affected area.
After a moment of relief when scratching, the burning and itching intensifies even more, and the redness spreads further across the skin.
The most dangerous condition occurs if, after a bite anywhere, especially in the eye, the temperature rises and chills begin.
This may indicate an allergic reaction that requires immediate consultation with a doctor, since such a manifestation must be treated with effective means. It is advisable to immediately take an antiallergic drug.
A more severe manifestation of the bite is simulidotoxicosis - a toxic-allergic painful condition, which, along with an increase in temperature, is characterized by the following symptoms:
Gold Star (universal remedy for edema)
In such a situation, a doctor must treat the victim. To lubricate the skin from swelling around the affected eyes and other parts of the body, “Golden Star” is used in the form of an ointment. The drugs Elokom and Allergodil will help relieve itching. Suprastin and Tavegil reduce allergic manifestations caused by the bite of a bloodthirsty midge.
Prevention - remedies
For preventive purposes, you can stock up on a bottle of tea tree oil, which you should take with you when traveling to the country, ponds, or the forest. To protect yourself, just apply the product to all areas of the skin that remain open. The sharp smells emitted by the essential oils of clove, mint, and lavender can repel midges.
Tea tree oil
Taking vitamin B1 strengthens the body's resistance to dangerous midge attacks. If you decide to organize a vacation in nature or at your dacha, you should adhere to the following rules:
Fumigator (poisons mosquitoes with fumes)
On the open veranda, spirals are used, which, when smoldering, emit smoke that repels midges. For application to clothing and unprotected skin, there are quite effective pharmaceutical aerosols, ointments, emulsions, balms, gels - Raptor, OFF, Gardex Extreme, Mosquitall.
What does a ground fly look like and what harm does it cause?
Midges, midges, midges - whatever they call these small nasty insects. They sting animals and people painfully, and it is very difficult to kill them due to their small size.
The ground fly is a prominent representative of blood-sucking insects that cause concern to warm-blooded animals.
They belong to the order Diptera, family Simuliidae. They carry infectious agents, some of which are very dangerous - anthrax, tularemia, etc. How to deal with the earthen midge?
Features of an adult
More than 300 species of midges of the family Simuliidae are known on the territory of Russia. Insects love bodies of water with flowing or stagnant water - swamps, river valleys, reclamation canals. The highest number of flies is observed in the taiga zone, in Siberia. In smaller quantities - in the European part of the Russian Federation.
Insects cannot tolerate cold weather and are active in warm weather. Sometimes clouds of midges rise at sunset, preventing villagers from doing their usual things.
Appearance
Externally, midges resemble ordinary flies in miniature. The size of an adult is 2-5 mm. The insect's body consists of a head, thorax and abdomen. It is complemented by transparent wings and strong legs. The head contains segmented antennae and mouthparts. The fly's chest is convex, its wide abdomen ends in genitals.
Life cycle and reproduction
Ground flies develop with complete transformation. Females lay eggs on river banks, gluing them to leaves and stones immersed in water. In a pond, the eggs hatch into larvae. They live only in humid environments, often in running water, at a depth of 1-2 m.
Ground fly larvae look like worms. The posterior end is swollen. Ready to be sharply separated from the chest. On the frontal zone there are pigment spots, the shape and location of which depend on the type of insect. There are eyes on the sides of the head. The antennae are four-six-membered.
Oxygen penetrates the larva's body directly through the skin. The higher the fluidity of the water, the more oxygen is dissolved in it, and the better the conditions for the development of the insect. The larva goes through 3-6 stages of development, finally turning into a pupa.
An air bubble accumulates under the cocoon, inside which the adult rises to the surface of the water. In a favorable environment, at the end of May and until the end of summer, whole clouds of midges appear. During one summer season, from 1 to 3 generations of ground flies are born. The insect survives winter in the larval or sometimes egg stage.
Although some species of midges bite during the day, the main phase of groundfly activity occurs in the morning and evening. The insect can migrate long distances. In Siberia, midges have been observed moving at distances of up to 150 km from the hatching site.
In the Soviet years, methods of how to get rid of midges took into account the life cycle of the insect. The banks of swamps and reservoirs were dug up to destroy the larvae. Later, this method of struggle was found to be ineffective.
Nutrition
The earth fly larva is characterized by a passive feeding method. Extending from the front of the head below the antennae are large fan-shaped jaws consisting of a short rod with curved bristles. Fan-shaped appendages are found only in midge larvae.
Water passes freely through the spaced fan jaws, and various particles settle and are swallowed.
Adult earth flies are considered the most malicious bloodsuckers that attack humans. But only females bite warm-blooded animals. The food of males is plant juices and flower nectar.
What harm does the ground fly cause?
Among the large number of species of midges, there are flies whose larvae harm plants.
Depending on the type of crop, varieties are distinguished:
The method of getting rid of earth flies depends on the type of insect. The chemical for cabbage fly is Fosbecid solution. Intavir and Fitoverm help with carrots. Bazulin is recommended against onion flies.
Small pests can be seen even on flowers at home. At the same time, the flies themselves are not dangerous, but the larvae can damage the entire root system. Flower growers have come up with many ways to get rid of ground flies in flowers. Sprinkle the ground with ash and spray the plant with potassium permanganate. In case of severe infection, the flower is transplanted into disinfected soil.
For humans and animals, the most harmful species are those that feed on blood. The saliva of the earth fly is poisonous. Toxic substances can cause fever and general malaise in humans. Massive attacks on animals lead to the death of young animals.
By biting many animals, earth flies can become a source of infections. In addition, the annoyingness of insects brings an unpleasant impression. They crawl over the body, causing itching and clogging of the nose, ears, and clothes.
Earthfly bite
Unlike mosquitoes, the midge does not pierce the skin, but cuts it. The fly's saliva numbs the operation, so the bite itself often goes unnoticed. Substances entering the wound prevent blood clotting. As the analgesic effect decreases, the bite site swells and becomes painful. The photo below shows a midge bite.
When there is a massive attack of midges, a person experiences symptoms similar to poisoning:
The affected area swells and itches. Wounds appear in places where scratching occurs. Rashes and allergic reactions may occur. The most dangerous bites from earth flies are to the eye. Treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a physician in a medical facility. The consequences of bites depend on the individual characteristics of the person.
Treatment of bites
The affected area is very itchy. But you can’t scratch the wound. The short-lived relief of itching intensifies and covers an even larger surface. In order to reduce the desire to itch, the wound should be treated. The use of Golden Star balm, Elokom and Allergodil creams is effective. Allergic reactions are relieved by antihistamines - Fenistil gel, Suprastin, Claritin, Tavegil.
You can relieve swelling around the wound by applying ice or alcohol lotions. The hormonal drugs Triderm, Sinaflan, and Hydrocortisone have an anti-edematous effect. By scratching the affected area, you can introduce pathogenic microorganisms into the wound, which will interfere with healing. Therefore, the affected area must be treated with antibacterial drugs.
If you have an elevated temperature or fever, you should consult a doctor. In especially severe cases, treatment should be carried out in a hospital.
Folk remedies for midges
The affected eye can be washed with green tea or parsley juice. Applying ice or a napkin soaked in cold water is effective.
Conclusion
Midge bites often become a problem not only because of the complex symptoms, but also the length of time it takes to eliminate them.
The victims become uneasy for 2-3 weeks. An integrated approach to treatment allows you to eliminate unpleasant consequences.
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How to get rid of earth flies
If you love houseplants, you have probably encountered this problem more than once. Small but nasty earth flies or mosquitoes appear in the ground. They behave impudently, fly everywhere, get in your face, and multiply very quickly. What to do with adversaries?
Ground gnats brazenly breed on someone's plant
Personally, I am rather indifferent to house plants; I have only two of them: an orchid given by a friend and an adenium brought from Thailand. Both sit in dry soil, and dry soil is not suitable for midges to breed. Midges need moisture.
But my husband has a strange weakness for plants: he tries to plant everything he can get his hands on in a pot, from a watermelon or avocado seed to the trillions of cacti that have occupied all the window sills. Seryoga waters his green pets regularly, and even very well, and midges periodically appear in the always moist soil. Unlike their green friends, they do not evoke tenderness at all, so I periodically witness attempts at mosquitocide, sometimes very inventive. It is about them, as well as their effectiveness, that I want to tell you.
Mosquito repellents
The first thing Seryoga thought of when he saw a bunch of winged parasites enjoying life in the ground was to spray mosquito repellent on the whole holiday. If I'm not mistaken, it was “Gardex”. After this, the midges did not decrease significantly, but the leaves of the plant that received the chemicals became sick and withered. As they say, not all mosquito repellents are equally useful, especially in the fight against the wrong kind of mosquitoes =)
The use of chemical weapons against mosquitoes is not covered by any convention
There was another attempt - to use a fumigator, which was charged with plates or a Raptor jar, because both were available. The fumigator worked in an unventilated room for several hours and even seemed to impress the midges, but after airing they came back from somewhere. Perhaps this product is not a “lethal weapon,” or maybe the midges managed to survive the gas attack in the ground. In any case, the attempt was considered unsuccessful.
Garlic water
Seryoga did not calm down and continued to look for other means of struggle. He read somewhere that garlic tincture helps, prepared it, ruined a bunch of garlic, and after that he regularly sprayed all the flowers and ground with a spray bottle. The smell was simply divine, especially when the infusion turned a little sour, but it didn’t affect the midges at all. Garlic water turned out to be a bad idea, so I won’t share the recipe for making it.
It turned out to be useless against midges. But vampires will walk around 3 miles away!
Traps
Every man is an engineer at heart. Seryoga is no exception, and the idea of making a trap for midges delighted him and immediately prompted him to action. Fortunately, this flight of engineering was quite inexpensive for the household: a plastic bottle cut in half and some scotch tape, as well as something sweet for making fermenting bait.
Midge trap diagram
It turned out that the trap worked quite well. During a week of standing on the windowsill next to a flower pot, in which midges were found in abundance, exactly 3 winged parasites were trapped. After such impressive results, she was thrown into the trash by her own creator, and several strong swearers rushed after her...
Alcohol
Everyone knows that alcohol helps in many life situations. For example, it disinfects perfectly! And when rubbed with a moderate amount of it on the main optical axis, it significantly improves your mood, but the main thing here is not to overdo it.
When the tank is full, all-wheel drive is activated
Seryoga has a lot of alcohol: he bought it through friends at the distillery, and since then has delighted everyone he can get his hands on with the constant quality of berry liqueurs, but almost never drinks it himself. He also has a five-liter canister of alcohol, classified as “technical” only because it “stood in plastic for a long time.” And since there is plenty of “technical” equipment, it was decided to try it in the difficult task of fighting midges.
96 degree alcohol, after pouring it into a pocket spray bottle from eau de toilette, was sprayed over midge-infested pots. The jubilant screams during this process perfectly characterized the success of the event: the midges did not like it at all, to such an extent that they died almost instantly.
Mosquito weapon filled with alcohol
After a week of using alcohol according to the “here you go, bastards” system in the morning and “here you go, parasites” in the evening, the problem of midges in our hut ceased to exist. To my surprise, the plants, which inevitably got hit by alcohol when sprayed, were not harmed. Product consumption did not exceed 200-300 ml.
Ash
As a control shot at the enemy’s head, we used ordinary fire ash, which Seryoga had brought in a jar from one of our summer hikes, and then safely forgotten in the loggia for several months. It gives an alkaline background when watering flowers, which the flies and their offspring living in the upper layer do not like at all, but at the same time it serves as an excellent fertilizer for plants.
The main thing is not to overdo it, because in high concentrations it can destroy both the beneficial microflora in the soil and the plants themselves. A few pinches of ash were poured into each pot, and it was distributed as evenly as possible over the surface of the soil.
The soil of an infected pot sprinkled with ash
What people advise
Until the problem was resolved, I asked people on several forums for advice. There were many answers, and some of them coincided with the options that I described above. There were others, for example, sticking matches into the ground with their heads down, or using special chemicals such as “AKTARA, VDG” and “Thunder”. Since we have a snail at home, we didn’t want to use these products: what if a leaf of a plant grown with these chemicals gets to it. Fortunately, this was not necessary, alcoholism, or rather just alcohol, killed all the midges.
Horned Ass is happy that she is fed only organic food
I hope my material will help someone in the fight against small but nasty earth flies.
Quickly get rid of midges in the country
A common problem for many summer residents is that in the summer season, small annoying insects appear on their summer cottage: midges, or as they are also called midges. They bite painfully, sit on food and are simply annoying with their presence. Summer is the time for fruits and active recreation; you don’t want insects to spoil your mood.
In summer, midges constantly flock to summer cottages
Ways to get rid of midges in house plants
There are many ways to get rid of these harmful parasites - both chemical and folk. To get rid of insects, you should resort to the following measures.
First of all, when flower midges are detected, it is necessary to remove the affected flower away from other plants.
Flower soil in which insects have already settled should be thrown away. The flower is removed from the pot, the root system is washed and the already treated plant is transplanted into disinfected soil. There is an option to replace the top layer of soil.
Varieties of midges
There are different types of midges; there are about four thousand species. They multiply at a tremendous speed, which makes it difficult to combat them. Each type is unpleasant in its own way. Some devour the fruits in your garden, while others bite and drink your blood.
The common name for the blood-sucking midge is midge. These insects are especially annoying. They get into your nose, ears, and mouth, and it’s difficult to get rid of such plaque. In appearance, they resemble ordinary flies, only smaller and fly faster. The midge prefers to live and reproduce near bodies of water, so if your dacha plot is located near water, be prepared for the appearance of an annoying buzzing infection at your dacha. Only females bite humans and animals; male midges feed on flower nectar and do not pester people.
The bite of such an insect is easy to distinguish from a mosquito bite. The midge bites the top layer of skin and produces saliva, which contains an anesthetic enzyme. The insect licks off the blood that comes out of the wound. After some time, the analgesic effect of the injected saliva ends, and the bite site begins to ache unpleasantly, turn red and swell. Allergic reactions are rarely caused by such bites; inflammation is a protective reaction of the body. Swelling from the bite of this pest lasts up to 5 days, all this time it hurts, itches and spoils the appearance, especially on the face. Under no circumstances should you scratch the bite site.
The fruit fly Drosophila is a favorite subject of study for biologists. It also lives in damp places near rivers, lakes and small ponds. Drosophila feed on plant sap and rotting remains of plant food. They are not so annoying, but they are unpleasant because they spoil the fruits growing in the garden.
The mosquito bite turns red and swells
Methods for preventing the spread of carrot fly
If you do not want to encourage flies, then you should use simple rules when growing a plant:
- You cannot spread fresh manure on the beds in your garden.
- You need to adhere to the above rule and plant carrots next to the onions.
- It is recommended to plant carrots early enough so that by the time the parasite appears, the sprouts are already strong and do not die quickly.
- After weeding, it is better to remove dead plants from carrots, as their smell attracts flies.
- There is no need to water carrots a lot, especially in July-August.
Fighting blood-sucking midges in the country
Fighting midges can sometimes be difficult if there is a body of water near the site. You can protect yourself from bites.
The first remedy is clothing. At the dacha, it is better not to show off in mini-shorts and T-shirts, but to give preference to light long trousers and a blouse with long sleeves, preferably made of linen. Linen material is dense, but not hot and comfortable. Sweet aromas of perfume or shower gel will attract midges, so it is better to avoid them and use unscented hygiene products. To prevent midges from flying into your country house, nail mosquito nets to all windows and make a screen door at the entrance.
You need to understand the nuances and habits of midges. They do not fly in the evening and at dusk, only in the morning and during the day. Activity increases greatly before rain.
Folk remedies in the fight against midges
Folk remedies will help get rid of midge bites:
Store-bought mosquito repellents cannot control midges. But there are also professional remedies (sprays, creams and fumigators) against these insects. They are sold in tourist shops or pharmacies. Midges are active at the beginning of summer, by the end of July their activity decreases, and in August it is difficult to find them. Therefore, before you go to the dacha in June, stock up on funds that will help you fight the enemy.
Juniper twigs emit smoke during combustion, which repels insects
Treatment of a midge bite
Excellent folk remedies that will help reduce unpleasant symptoms after a midge bite:
If you develop a fever after being bitten, seek medical attention immediately.
Fermented milk products will relieve irritation from a midge bite
Fighting fruit midges in the country
Fruit midges feed on the juice of vegetables, fruits, and leaves; their larvae develop on decomposing waste. Most of the midges are found in tall, uncut grass. To get rid of fruit flies, you need to deprive them of their food sources and mow down all the grass; rotten fruits go unnoticed in the tall grass. Throw away and remove vegetable waste from your home in a timely manner.
If there is a compost pit at your summer cottage, there is a high probability that midges will appear. There will be too many of them, and in this case it will not be possible to get rid of them. It is better to look for another way to dispose of plant waste or tolerate fruit flies.
Folk remedies will come to the rescue here too. To get rid of fruit midges, use traps:
These folk remedies are very simple and reliable, and most importantly they will not harm your health in any way.
A midge trap is made from an ordinary jar and spoiled fruit
Chemical preparations for midges in the country
It is very difficult to get rid of midges because they are tenacious and multiply quickly. If folk remedies do not help to overcome midges, try store-bought chemicals.
They exist in different forms, the most common being solutions containing the substance cypermethrin, fumigators and ultraviolet repellers:
Cypermethrin concentrate can be diluted with water before use.
Reasons for the appearance of midges in a pot of citrus fruits
reasons why midges appear . The source of this infection in our apartment is always the same - the external environment. This could be a bouquet of flowers that we put in a vase next to the indoor plants. Or a new flower brought from the store in a pot with contaminated soil. Insects can fly into open windows or leak through ventilation.
But the pest will never settle on a plant unless we ourselves create ideal living conditions for it. This is mainly waterlogged soil and the presence of rotting plant debris in it.
Springtails in the ground
Prevention to prevent midges from getting in
Fighting will not be necessary if you prevent the appearance of midges. To prevent midges from appearing in your dacha, you need to keep order. This is the most important thing, deprive the midges of their food sources:
To prevent midge bites, use all of the folk remedies listed above and choose the right clothes for the garden. Proper control of such insects will certainly bring good results.
Let these tips help you get rid of midges, and you will have pleasant memories of your holiday in the country. Insects should not interfere with enjoying warmth and nature.
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Ways to combat onion fly
If you want to get rid of insects using special modern chemicals, we recommend the “Bazulin” product to combat onion flies. It is customary to use “Bazulin” in the last ten days of May.
- Take 30 grams of the product and mix it with 0.5 liters of sawdust.
- Mix in a small amount of sand.
- After this, you can distribute the mixture over your area over an area of about 20 square meters.
However, if you want to get rid of pests using folk remedies, then the following methods will help you:
- Follow the rules of crop rotation, alternate different crops in one area.
- In order to repel flies, it is recommended to plant carrots next to onions, because onion flies cannot stand the smell of carrots, and carrot flies do the same.
- You can water the bulbs with a salt solution prepared in the ratio of 200 grams of salt to 10 liters of water. You can start watering when the leaves reach about 8 cm.
- You can eliminate parasites using a tobacco solution, which is sprayed onto the ground and bulbs. To prepare the solution, you should take 200 grams of tobacco dust and about 3 liters of water (preferably hot). The solution is infused for about three days, after which it is necessary to mix it with 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and 1 teaspoon of black pepper (ground).
Types of midges
Midge is a collective name for many thousands of species of insects that look somewhat similar to ordinary flies, but are smaller in size.
Most of them are representatives of the order Diptera, but the damage they cause, their habitat, and their lifestyle patterns can differ significantly.
Typically, the term “midge” includes several types of pests:
Whiteflies in flower pots
However, white midges also often appear in flower pots. Typically, these insects belong to the family of small Homoptera (lat. Homoptera) and are called greenhouse whiteflies.
In total there are about 1550 species, some of them are quarantine species.
Whiteflies are 2 mm long insects with two pairs of white wings. In addition to potted flowers, they also often attack plants grown in greenhouse conditions.
Whitefly larvae live on the undersides of leaves, sucking the juice from them. As a result, the leaves turn yellow, which causes chlorosis and subsequent leaf drop.
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Control measures
Fighting midges is a whole complex of measures. It includes the use of various natural and synthetic agents to kill and repel, methods of pain relief for received bites, as well as preventive actions to eliminate the causes of these unpleasant insects.
Repellent
Since bloodsuckers are a nuisance mainly in the open air, it is rather pointless to fight them by destroying them. New ones will immediately fly in to replace the dead specimens, since insects are the most numerous living creatures on the planet. It is simply impossible to destroy all swarms of midges in the area of your site - in such a situation, repelling seems to be the most appropriate.
To do this, different means and methods are used:
Vanilla and vanilla
The strong-smelling substance not only masks the odor of the human body - it is strongly distasteful to the blood-sucking vile.
In order to obtain a homemade preparation, vanilla pods are infused with vodka or alcohol, and then rubbed with the resulting composition on bare skin or sprayed from a spray bottle. True, natural vanilla is too expensive - crystalline vanillin is used much more often. It dissolves well in water, costs a penny and is suitable for everyone.
Essential oils and extracts
Since all these substances are strongly odorous, they help repel pesky bloodsuckers. It is worth applying oily products at those points where they will give the maximum effect: behind the ears, in the neck area, on the wrists and elbows, under the knees and around the ankles. Coniferous extracts, eucalyptus oils, cloves, and anise are best suited.
Branches and leaves of plants
Many crops are natural midge repellents. For example, from the steppe herbs wormwood or wheatgrass, you should take the roots and boil them, and lubricate the exposed areas of the body with the resulting decoction. Scented tomato shoots or elderberry branches will help drive insects out of the room, but also minimize their irritating effect outdoors.
Valerian solution in alcohol
A well-known sedative can be successfully used against midges when sprayed over the surface of the body.
Electrical and heating devices
Technological progress has not remained aloof from the fight against flying parasites.
Compact and convenient electrical appliances come to the aid of summer residents. This device is based on a luminous tube that emits rays in ultraviolet light, which attracts insects. The housing in which the lamp is located is covered with a special mesh to which electric current is supplied.
When insects fall on the mesh, they are literally charred, although the voltage and current parameters are absolutely safe for humans and pets.
Another direction is fumigators - heating devices that bring a special liquid to a temperature where it begins to emit vapors that kill or drive away annoying insects.
If electricity is not at hand, special spirals are used, which, while smoldering, saturate the air around with volatile compounds. The most famous brands in the market are Mosquitall, Raid, Raptor, Fumitox, Vape and others.
Chemical substances
On sale you can find a variety of products that are intended for treating premises, local areas, and garden plots, helping to destroy midges, their larvae and eggs, and also prevent them from reproducing.
Most often, these ready-made formulations are based on certain active ingredients:
Why do midges appear?
Whatever the disease, it is important to fight not only it, but also the cause. The causes of midges in flowers can be:
- Excessively frequent watering.
- Using organic liquids (urine, dead tea leaves) as fertilizer.
- Purchasing low-quality soil from a non-specialized store or from the street, garden, etc.
- High humus content.
- A pot that is disproportionate to the size of the plant, the lower layers accumulate moisture, causing waterlogging.
- Open windows, without mesh. Insects can fly from neighbors.
Midges that lay larvae in the soil of indoor plants come in two types: white and black.
It is the larvae that cause more damage to the plant. White midges appear on flowers in warm rooms with high humidity. The whitefly is yellowish or white in color and is about one millimeter in size.
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Black midges are completely safe for indoor residents, but very dangerous for plants. The larvae make the soil dense and eat the root system. These parasites appear as a result of improper fertilization with organic matter, such as eggshell powder.
