How to deal with pests in greenhouses

The plants in a greenhouse is subject to a number of diseases and pests. Apart from the specific problems associated with plants, there are a number of pests and diseases that attack plants in the greenhouse. Here we talk only about pests and how to prevent or treat or attacks.

Aphids

We all know of aphids. Small black or green flies that are annoying in the garden. In the greenhouse, they tend to multiply rapidlybecause of proprietary restrictions. Sucking aphids weaken plants and their stems can transmit virus diseases SAP. The secretion of sticky honeydew, sooty can be formed, the call appearance of the prey plant. Hover flies eat aphids, so with plants that attract the flies move your mouse to control pests. If you have a severe attack, hover flies are not in control, spray the aphids with insecticidal soap.

White fly

Are white fliessmall flies that weaken plants by sucking the SAP. They are often found on the bottom and leaves a persistent and serious pest in the greenhouse. In order to check, you can hang a yellow card covered with fat in your greenhouse. The color attracts the whiteflies and continue to be. Problem solved! Alternatively, is a parasitic wasp, Encarsia Formosa which is to feed them. You can purchase these wasps in its young people from different services is through the Internet andoff-line nurseries.

Spider mites

Although you can not see mites with the naked eye. You'll see their tracks. The mites are tiny insects green or red to cover the plants. The bar carries a fine mottling on the leaves. They are usually only a problem in a dry environment, so if you have them (or wants to prevent the attack) increased humidity in your greenhouse. If you have a severe attack of them can live one, not with you, A parasitic mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis introduced to deal with them.

Scale insects

Once these parasites affect the plant by sucking the sap. They are small, it will be hard as the effect of insects and plants will yellow and weaken. Its leaves fall. It is not a desired effect. Get rid of them by scraping with a piece of wood as a child as you see them.

Leaf miners

this parasite digs through the leavesYellow makes galleries that are clearly visible. Let removing and destroying all infected leaves as soon as you see them. Alternatively, squash the larvae from compression of the leaf.

Vine Weevils

These larvae are small, white bodies and brown heads. They live in soil and eat the roots of many plants. When plants are attacked with sufficient force to topple and die. Dispose of these insecticides from a mixture (Derris) andImmersion in the jar it. But remember, this control method is not selective, it kills anything living in the soil, so use them only as a last resort.

Pay special attention to verify that you bought on the floor in a potted plant from the center of the garden, like this become a source of the problem.

The list of parasites above may seem daunting, but consider also afraid, this is a complete list of the most important pests. You can do all. In fact, you can go for years without getting anythem. It is better to be prepared and know God is a preparation. If you know how to identify pests and how to deal with them, then you win the battle.

Many problems of control of greenhouse pests and diseases can be greatly reduced simply by observing good practice to clean. Remove all old plants and compost material from the greenhouse, and each time you scissors or a knife to remove damaged plant material, always clean tools with these goodGarden disinfectants. Always very sharp knives and scissors, as the damage to plants, or parasitic infection can reduce approval.