Whether it is you, who is spraying, or one of your employees, safety, is first. You need to cover all of your body parts with the proper protective equipment. In this way, spray drift won’t be inhaled or be touched. Of course, wearing the protective clothing should start even before the spraying stage, in the …
Pest inspection should be done once a week. Once you identify a pest and decide to spray it, you should spray it again (with a different pesticide), every 3 to 4 days, until you see the pest is no longer spreading to near plants, or to other places in your field. The proper walking pace, …
How does a blower sprayer (fogger) increases lethality? The aim of the spray is to cover all parts of the plants from head to toe. This is done by misting, and not by showering, the plants. It is best done by creating a mist while using small nozzles that create tiny droplets. Spraying can be …
Dealing with pests is one of the most challenging tasks for farmers and gardeners alike. Pests can cause serious damage to crops, leading to lower yields and reduced quality. Moreover, pest infestations can spread quickly, making it even more difficult to control them. Using pesticides is a common way to deal with pests, but it can be expensive, time-consuming, and dangerous. Therefore, finding ways to make pesticide use more efficient and effective is essential.
Mixing two different pesticides can be a smart and effective way to control multiple pests at the same time. For instance, if your crop is facing spider mites and powdery mildew, you can mix a pesticide that targets spider mites with another pesticide that controls powdery mildew. By doing so, you can save time and money by spraying only once while also addressing two different pests.
However, it is important to be cautious when mixing pesticides. Combining too many chemicals can lead to phytotoxicity, which can cause damage to the plant’s leaves or even kill the plant. It is recommended to mix no more than two pesticides together at the same time. Additionally, it is best to mix them in a bucket with water before pouring the mixture into the sprayer tank and adding the rest of the water necessary to cover the entire crop area.
In some cases, oils are added to pesticides to increase their lethality against insects. Special oils like Neem oil, Mineral oil, or Paraffinic oil can be used in combination with insecticides to improve their effectiveness. It is also acceptable to mix insecticides with fungicides or two different types of fungicides.
In summary, mixing two different pesticides can be an effective way to control multiple pests and save time and money. However, it is important to be cautious and avoid mixing too many chemicals together to prevent phytotoxicity. By following the proper procedures and guidelines, farmers and gardeners can more efficiently and effectively manage pests in their crops.
Caterpillars: Cutworms, Hornworms, Pinworm, Budworms, Bollworms, Webworms and tent caterpillars. These are common names for any of several species of the larval stage of mainly moths and some butterflies, that attack the leaves and fruits of crops. low populations can cause a lot of damage, rapidly. Adult moths emerge in the spring to mate and …
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Tomato leaf miner (Tuta Absoluta) It’s a moth, attacking only tomato and eggplant. The caterpillar penetrates the leaves and eats them from the inside. The damage can be enormous. It attacks also the fruits. It is recommended to use at least 3 kinds of different pesticides, and alternate between them every 4 days, in order …
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Leaf miners are 2 mm in length. The larva is eating the green tissue of the leaves, and making small tunnels in the leaves. As a result, the photosynthesis of the plants is reduced. Without photosynthesis the plant’s growth stops, and the fruits stay small or are no any. Leaf miner treatment It is recommended …
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They are around 1 mm in length. They are sucking the leaves fluids and scrubbing the leaves and fruits. They can cause deformed fruits, especially cucumber, as a result of eating the flower’s pollen. And can also transfer several viruses, especially in tomato and pepper. It is recommended to use at least 3 kinds of …
Let’s see first how they look and what they do. They are around 2 mm in length and are inhabiting plants in big colonies. They also suck the liquids out of the leaves and disturb the plant’s growth, with the viruses they transfer into them. They secrete sticky honeydew, which inhibits black sooty mold. These …
Although they may seem harmless, whiteflies can actually be very dangerous to your plants. They are a type of pest that is difficult to eradicate and only about 2mm in length. Whiteflies suck liquids out of plant leaves and secrete a sticky substance called honeydew, which causes black mold to grow on the plant. While this slows down the photosynthesis process of the plant, the real damage is done by the 100 different kinds of viruses whiteflies can carry and transfer into plants. These viruses can cause growth disorders and distort plants and fruits, eventually causing them to stop yielding fruits and stop growing altogether.
Once the virus is inside the plant, it is virtually impossible to fix. Uprooting and disposing of the infected plant is often the only solution as the virus will multiply inside the plant and infect other plants. One solution to this problem is to grow plants inside greenhouses with 50 mesh type nets. These types of nets are impenetrable to whiteflies.
Don’t let whiteflies damage your plants! Keep them healthy and strong with these helpful tips.
