How to protect tomatoes from pests in open ground: methods for saving the harvest - a note for summer residents
Tomatoes grown in a greenhouse very rarely encounter pests.
But what should you do if you are growing garden crops outdoors?
After all, in this situation the plant becomes very vulnerable to several dangerous insects.
First of all, we are talking about the Colorado potato beetle, wireworm and whitefly.
In addition, tomatoes growing in open ground can be “attacked” by nematodes.
Fortunately, it is entirely possible to save tomato bushes and the future harvest: there are several truly effective remedies.
What preparations exactly are we talking about? This question was answered by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
How to protect tomatoes from pests
According to the specialist, the following means are the most effective in the fight against unwanted “guests” of a country house:
- "Bitoxibacillin";
- "Boverin";
- "Fitoverm".
These preparations do a good job of dealing with whiteflies, Colorado potato beetles and other creatures that pose a huge danger to tomatoes in open ground.
When these pests appear, use any of the above means - and the chances of saving the crop will be maximum.
Earlier, summer residents were told when it is better to water tomatoes in a greenhouse - in the morning or in the evening.
