How to get rid of wireworms: experienced gardeners named proven methods

Wireworms cause damage to the garden because they are extremely difficult to control.

Unlike other pests that can be seen, wireworms live in the soil.

Therefore, to combat it, it is necessary to use a range of different measures.

Which techniques are the most effective?

Dolomite flour

This remedy not only helps to normalize the acidity level of the soil, but also makes the soil unsuitable for wireworm habitation.

Therefore, when digging, try to add dolomite flour when digging in the fall.

Weeds

If weeds grow on the plot, this provokes the appearance of wireworms on the plot. Therefore, it is necessary to fight weeds immediately upon their appearance, notes Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist agronomist and landscape designer.

Celandine

Based on this plant, you can prepare an infusion and use the product for periodic soil treatment. Celandine infusion is very toxic for wireworms.

Ash

Some people add ash when planting potatoes, as it helps make the soil more nutritious and fertile. However, it is worth adding ash between the rows as well.

In this case, the possibility of eliminating the wireworm will increase significantly.

Shell

Many experienced gardeners add the shell when planting potatoes. First of all, it is considered an excellent fertilizer, since the shell contains a lot of nutrients.

The shell also prevents wireworms from getting to the potatoes.

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• 12 January 2023

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