How to protect potatoes from wireworm
Wireworms live in the ground, and when planting potatoes, it is very important to protect the plantation from this pest. Protecting potatoes from wireworms will be effective because, in addition to the fact that wireworms like to damage potatoes, there are also things that they don't like. If you know the preferences of this pest, you can successfully fight it.
How to protect potatoes from wireworms in the garden
An effective means of protecting potato planting from wireworms is the use of birch tar. This product is environmentally friendly, which is important.
In this way, the potatoes are protected not only from the wireworm, but also from Colorado potato beetle, from mice and from a bear. This comprehensive protection system makes life easier for gardeners and is very effective.
To effectively protect potatoes from wireworms, it is necessary to pre-prepare the potato tubers before planting. This means that tubers are dipped into a solution prepared in advance (its amount depends on the amount of potatoes planted) before planting.
How to prepare the solution:
- Depending on the amount of planting, the required water rate is collected, from one to several tens of liters of water.
- For each liter of water, add 1 tablespoon of birch tar.
- To enhance the effect, add 1 tbsp to the watering can. l. tar (10 liters of water).
- Before planting, potatoes are dipped in water with tar, which must be constantly stirred.
- The potatoes are then planted in the ground in the usual way, also sprinkled with water in tar.
If you need to plant a large amount of potatoes, dip them in water in a net, and prepare the solution in a basin, bucket or barrel!
For better protection of the site with planting potatoes, you can scatter sawdust over the site, previously soaked in tar and already dried. The smell repels pests, besides, it is very persistent.
To prepare a large amount of potatoes, it must be protected from pests. Since there are many potato pests, it is advisable to choose universal remedies. These means include birch tar. You can buy it at any pharmacy.