Both in home gardens, and for allotments, the best possible conditions for the development of biological warfare should be created. It consists in destroying pests by beneficial insects, birds and bacteria. Useful insects are mainly ladybugs, golden-eyed, crumbs, barrel-makers, aphids and bark gills. Tit are useful birds. Therefore, nest boxes should be built for them, and feed them during the winter.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in plant decoctions and extracts. Although they are short-lived, however, under appropriate climatic conditions, they can give satisfactory results. For the destruction of spider mites, aphids and honeysuckle garlic turned out to be very effective. In order to prepare 10 And the solution should be rubbed into 200…300 g garlic bulbs. Against the same pests, dandelion extract can be used (dandelion) or sorrel. Do 10 And water with a temperature of not more than 40 ° C should be given
200…300 g of ground roots or 400 g of crushed dandelion leaves.
The above-mentioned sap-sucking pests and leaf-eating pests can be controlled with yarrow decoction. To be prepared 10 And the liquid is consumed approx. 2,5 kg of flowering plants, which you should cook through 30 min. You can also use dried plants – 800 g na 10 And water. Both plants are fresh, as well as dried, should be rubbed before cooking, Apple and gooseberry mildew can be combated with the following extract:; 1 kg of cow or rotten hay pour 3 And water and set aside on 3 days. Before spraying, the extract must be diluted three times. Spraying is carried out 2…3 times every 10…15 days; the first should be done while buds are bursting.
The control of diseases and pests that attack fruit plants can also be carried out with the use of chemicals. The advisability of their use should be consulted with experts. When using chemical plant protection products, the precautionary and occupational health and safety rules must be strictly observed.
