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Why do midges appear in indoor plants: what mistakes were made by the gardener
24.07.2023 19:47
If a gardener notices that his favorite indoor plants have been attacked by midges, this cannot but be upsetting.
It will take a long time to get rid of insects.
In addition, the methods are not simple either. Therefore, it is better to learn in advance what mistakes can cause the appearance of midges, says agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti".
What shortcomings can be highlighted?
Abuse of folk remedies
Not everyone considers it reasonable to spend money on specialized fertilizers for indoor plants, so they save on such an important component. Instead, they use food waste.
They can indeed be of very high quality and effective, but their use increases the risk of midges appearing.
Lack of soil cultivation
In order to ensure that the soil is not a source of any diseases or insects, it is customary to carry out high-quality treatment before planting indoor flowers.
Therefore, always try to disinfect the soil beforehand.
Watering
Avoid over-watering the soil. This can lead to serious diseases and increase the risk of midges.
