Many summer residents do not consider it necessary to fight the May beetle, and they are in vain.
During its short life, this pest can cause significant damage to crops.
The larvae of the cockchafer are no less dangerous: just 3-5 larvae can completely destroy the roots of a seedling.
We will tell you what remedies experienced gardeners use against the May beetle.
How to fight the cockchafer
The easiest way to combat this pest is spring digging near trees and in garden beds.
The larvae of the cockchafer hide at a depth of 10-20 centimeters, they are easy to notice and pull out.
You also need to regularly shake adult insects off bushes and trees.
To completely destroy the pest, insecticides based on bifenthrin, diazinon and thiamethoxam are used (Antikhrushch, Vallar, Pochin).
Insecticides should be applied to the soil to a depth of 5-10 cm. You can also treat the roots before planting.
