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How to get rid of the Colorado potato beetle: gardeners named methods without chemicals
20.04.2024 04:10
The Colorado potato beetle is one of the most dangerous pests that can attack your garden.
This beetle feeds on the leaves of potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes and other plants, causing serious damage to them.
The Colorado potato beetle reproduces quickly and is highly resistant to many chemicals, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
How to fight this enemy without harming the environment and your health? Today you will learn about an effective remedy that will help you defeat the Colorado potato beetle without chemicals.
What is diatomaceous earth and how does it work
Diatomaceous earth is a natural mineral that consists of the remains of ancient microscopic algae called diatoms.
Diatomaceous earth has unique properties that damage the chitinous cover of the Colorado potato beetle and cause its dehydration and death.
Diatomaceous earth is non-toxic to plants, animals and humans, does not accumulate in soil and is not destroyed by sun or rain.
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
To combat the Colorado potato beetle, you need to use diatomaceous earth in the form of powder or solution. To do this, you need to follow these steps:
- buy diatomaceous earth at a gardening store or order it online;
- wear protective gloves, goggles and a mask when handling diatomaceous earth as it may irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory tract;
- Sprinkle diatomaceous earth on the leaves and stems of plants, as well as on the surface of the soil around them;
- or dilute 100 grams of diatomaceous earth in 10 liters of water and spray the plants with this solution;
- repeat the procedure every 7-10 days or after heavy rain.
Diatomaceous earth is a natural and effective remedy for fighting the Colorado potato beetle without chemicals. Using diatomaceous earth, you can protect your garden from this pest and get a good harvest.
Earlier we talked about which plants in the garden you need to get rid of immediately.
