A wireworm is the larva of a click beetle that lives underground and feeds on the roots and tubers of vegetable crops.
This pest can cause great damage to crops, so it must be detected and destroyed in a timely manner.
In this article, we will tell you how to deal with wireworms in the garden in different ways and how to prevent their appearance.
Methods of combating wireworms in the garden
The fight against wireworms in the garden should be comprehensive and include the following measures.
Agrotechnical
This includes deep digging of the soil in spring and autumn, crop rotation, sowing green manure and repellent plants, and removing weeds and crop residues.
Mechanical
This involves using traps made from potatoes, carrots or other vegetables pierced with skewers or wire.
Traps should be buried in the ground to a depth of 10-15 cm and checked every 2-3 days, removing and destroying infected pieces.
Chemicals
This includes treating planting material and soil with special preparations against wireworms, such as Medvetoks, Provatoks, Bazudin, Prestige and others.
They must be used according to the instructions, observing the dosage and safety precautions.
How to prevent wireworms from appearing in your garden
To prevent wireworms from multiplying in your garden, you need to follow these rules.
- Select healthy and high-quality planting material for planting, not infected with larvae.
- Properly cultivate the soil before planting, adding humus, compost or other organic fertilizers to it.
- Water and feed plants correctly, avoiding over-watering or over-drying of the soil.
- Properly harvest and clear the garden of fruits and plant debris.
- It is correct to store the harvest in clean and dry premises, checking it for damage.
By following these recommendations, you can protect your garden from wireworms and keep your harvest safe and sound.
