Even with proper care of plants, midges can settle in flower pots. In most cases, adult parasites and their larvae consume plant debris, bacteria and fungal microorganisms. With the rapid growth of the population, pests attack living indoor flowers. In this case, many are interested in how to get rid of midges in flower pots - there are top remedies for this.
Garlic
The intense smell of garlic repels many parasites.This also applies to midges that live in flower pots. To use this product, it is recommended to take 3 garlic heads, peel and cut them. After which the mixture should be filled with 1 liter of warm water and left to infuse for 4 hours. Strain the resulting mixture and use it to treat the plant. After a week, the manipulation should be repeated.
Tar soap
The soapy film that covers the foliage and stems prevents the parasites from feeding normally. When fatty acids get on the surface of the insect's body, its vital processes are disrupted. To use the product, you need to take 100 grams of tar soap and grate it. After this, add a little water and leave to infuse for 2-3 hours.
When the composition becomes slippery and viscous, you need to add 500 milliliters of water. The resulting product should be sprayed onto the affected plants and watered the soil. This treatment must be repeated for 2 weeks. It is recommended to do this every 2-3 days.
Potassium permanganate solution
This product has disinfectant properties and affects bacterial and putrefactive microflora. Parasites left without nutrients die little by little. The composition also destroys fungi, which has a healing effect on the flower.
Household matches
You can also use regular matches to kill flower gnats. To do this, you need to insert 5 matches with sulfur downwards into the pot and water the soil a little. They need to be changed every day because the sulfur dissolves.Within a few days, the midges and larvae will disappear.
Tobacco
Nicotine harms not only people, but also insects. Tobacco helps kill flying pests. However, it is not too dangerous for eggs and larvae. However, the intense aroma perfectly repels midges, so they do not lay eggs on the plants.
To use this method, you need to take 20 cigarettes and grind them. It is also permissible to buy tobacco dust in gardening stores. After this, you should add 500 milliliters of boiling water to the composition and leave for 5-6 days. The mixture should be kept in a dark and cool place. Then the composition must be filtered and 3 treatments carried out with an interval of 2-3 days.
Ammonia
Insects do not like the ammonia smell, so they try to fly as far away from it as possible. In addition, ammonia is an excellent nitrogen supplement that helps get rid of eggs and larvae. To use this product, 25 milliliters of ammonia must be mixed with 2 liters of water and treated with the upper part of the plant. Then you should water the soil. Treatments should be repeated every day for a month.
Drying
Midges lay eggs only in conditions of high humidity. In dry soil the larvae die. To use this method, it is recommended to stop watering the plant. After the earth clod dries out, you need to place a layer of sand on top and spill it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. If midges reappear, the procedure should be carried out again in a month.
Anti-insect tape
Midges can be caught mechanically. Stores have sticky tapes that can help get rid of small amounts of pests. To do this, you need to unroll the adhesive material, hang the trap near the plant and leave it until the flying individuals disappear.It is advisable to turn on the lamp at night, as this will additionally attract midges.
Fumigators
Electric fumigators help kill midges in the same way as other flying pests. As the temperature rises, the devices release toxic substances that kill parasites.
To use the fumigator, you need to insert a special plate or bottle filled with liquid into the device. After which you need to plug the device into a power outlet for 3-4 hours. Subsequently, it must be turned on every day. This is done for 2 weeks.
Wood ash
This substance is often used to kill dangerous insects. The powder gets into the respiratory tract of midges and onto the body, corroding its integument. To use this method, wood ash must be sifted through a sieve.
It is necessary to stop watering the plants for some time. After which the substance must be distributed over the surface of the earth. This should be done in an even layer with a thickness of at least 5-6 millimeters. The plant also needs to be sprinkled with powder. The course of use of such a product should be at least 2 weeks.
Citrus
Flying pests do not like strong citrus aromas. Therefore, to combat midges, you can use lemon, tangerine, and orange zest. To use this method, it is recommended to peel 2-3 citrus fruits, add 1 liter of boiling water to it and leave for 4-5 hours.
The resulting infusion is recommended for generous spraying of indoor plants. The procedure should be repeated at least 5-6 times with an interval of 2-3 days. You can also place the crusts in pots and carefully push them into the soil.
Cold stripping
Midges are considered very heat-loving insects. When the temperature drops, they lose activity and die.This method is suitable for plants that can withstand parameters of +10 degrees.
To use this method, the flower must be taken out onto the balcony or into the garden. It needs to be kept in the cold for at least a week. After which the plant needs to be brought into the house for 2-3 weeks, and then taken out again into the cold. This procedure should be repeated 2-3 times.
Substrate replacement
To radically solve the problem, you can completely replace the soil in the pot. In most cases, pests lay eggs in the ground, and larvae begin to develop there. This method is recommended for use in spring or summer.
To do this, you need to remove the flower from the pot, remove the remaining substrate from the roots and wash them with water. After this, the plant must be soaked in an insecticide solution for 15 minutes. The container for planting should be washed with soap and disinfected. After this, the plant can be planted in clean soil.
Use of aerosols
To combat midges, you can use various means in the form of aerosols. The most effective drugs include the following:
- "Dichlorvos Neo" is a moderately dangerous drug. The composition helps to cope not only with midges, but with bedbugs, cockroaches, and ants. The can must be shaken before use. You need to spray the composition at a distance of 20 centimeters from the flower. It should be used in a well-ventilated area. It is important to ensure that there are no children or pets nearby.
- "Raptor" - this spray works well against flying pests. It can be used to kill midges, mosquitoes, fleas and other parasites. Since Raptor is highly functional, it is very popular among people.The composition is safe for people and pets. However, the can still needs to be kept out of reach of children. It is recommended to do this in a cool place away from sunlight.
- "Bona Forte" - this drug has an unusual but very effective composition. Its main component is Dalmatian chamomile. The spray works great against midges. It can be used to control pests indoors and outdoors. It is important to avoid contact of the substance with young buds. In addition, it should be used in the shade. It is recommended to keep the composition out of reach of children. A dark and cool place is suitable for storing it.
Application of insecticides
To cope with midges, it is worth using special insecticidal preparations. The most effective remedies in this category include the following:
- “Barguzin” is produced in the form of granules that can be mixed with water at room temperature. The substance effectively destroys soil pests and their larvae. It can also be used to control wireworms and ants. The effect of using the product lasts for a long time. It can be used for prevention. In this case, the composition is applied when replanting plants.
- "Green Belt Spark" - the drug is used as a means to kill parasites. It can also be used to feed and protect flowers. To achieve the desired results, sticks should be placed between the walls of the pot and the flower. It is important that they are at an equal distance from each other. The top of the sticks should be slightly below the surface of the ground. The amount of money spent depends on the size of the pot. The rods contain nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.They dissolve within 6-8 weeks. In this case, the midges die after about 7 days.
- "Grom-2" - the drug is produced in the form of microgranules. It is used to combat ants and flower midges. The composition successfully destroys visible insects and their larvae, which are deposited in the ground. The granules do not need to be dissolved and are ready for use. They should be applied to the surface of the substrate, first removing 2-3 centimeters. After this, the soil should be poured back. The composition should be stored in a cool place. This should be done away from children and pets.
- “Fly-eater” - this product is suitable for processing flowers. You can also spray vegetables and fruit plants with it. The composition perfectly destroys adult midges and their larvae. Parasites disappear 2 days after application. The granules also have a protective effect, which reduces the likelihood of parasites. The composition dissolves quickly and does not accumulate. It does not harm plants and microorganisms living in the soil.
Quite often, gardeners are faced with the appearance of midges on flower plants. To cope with them, you can use folk remedies or insecticidal preparations. It is important to strictly follow the instructions.
