May bug and mole cricket: an easy way to save plant roots

May beetle and mole cricket larvae are two of the gardener's enemies. They devour the stems and root systems of plants, leading to their death. One of the simplest and most effective ways to get rid of them is to use a birch tar-based repellent.

The principle of action of fertilizer and its features

Birch tar is a pharmaceutical product with repellent properties. Its principle of action is based on creating a barrier between mole crickets and larvae May beetle unfavorable environment, which will force him to leave his habitat, and he will not want to create a nest and lay offspring.

Repellent action isn't the only benefit of this product. The potent substance disrupts the pest's nervous system, making it unable to function normally and allowing it to lay eggs.

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An effective insect repellent based on birch tar. Place the soaked pellet in the soil as follows:

1. Cut the pegs to a small size.
2. Soak them all in tar.
3. Place it deep into the ground at a distance of no more than 3 meters from the place where the pests were noticed.
4. Refresh your bookmarks after their effectiveness has decreased.

There's another effective repellent you can use if pests are infesting your cabbage, beet, or carrot beds. To do this:

1. Pour 4 liters of water into a bucket;
2. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of birch tar in it.
3. Cover the solution with sawdust and leave to infuse for several hours.
4. Deepen the mixture to a depth of no more than 3 cm from the soil surface.

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Birch tar can be used after insect infestations are detected or as a preventative measure. A simple and effective method is to soak the soil in a birch tar-based solution.

Dilute 1 tablespoon in 3 liters of water. Water the soil with the resulting solution or spray it on damaged plants.

Precautionary measures

Spray root vegetables or plants that are not yet ripe with a birch tar-based product. Do not use it on mature fruits or ripe berries. It is best to spray at a distance of 3 meters from the garden bed. This distance is sufficient to effectively control pests and ensure the safety of the plant.

To avoid possible allergic reactions, protect your hands with thick, closed clothing and gloves.

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It is effective to use the product early in the morning, in the evening or in cool weather.

After rain, there is no need to repeat the treatment; birch tar is a long-lasting product, and its effect will remain even after heavy rain.

Expensive products containing harmful chemicals that can have a detrimental effect on plants aren't always necessary to eliminate May beetle and mole cricket larvae. A safe and effective method of controlling them is a tar-based product.