No gardener is immune to the invasion of wireworms. The pest can ruin the potato harvest and that is already a lot.
It is believed that its appearance can be prevented by getting rid of couch grass. But it is not that simple.
Pest control does not tolerate half measures, so you can only get rid of wireworms using a comprehensive approach. Here's how to act.
Firstly, it is weed control.
Indeed, couch grass is a native home for the pest.
To deal a blow to the insect population, it is necessary to remove the ill-fated weed from the garden.
Secondly, the remains of vegetation
Summer residents like to leave plant remains and other fruit waste in their garden beds.
When they rot, they turn into fertilizer, but at the same time they are a source of food for insect pests.
Therefore, it would be correct to remove these remains into a compost pit.
Third, practice crop rotation.
The last point of the integrated wireworm control program is crop rotation.
It is precisely because the same plants are planted in the same place for several years that pests and diseases spread.
In addition, crop rotation can increase crop yields.
