Review of the best remedies for whitefly and aphids: their use and price

Small fluttering butterflies over the garden beds look very romantic. But exactly until the plants start to wither. And only then it becomes clear that these are not just cute creatures, but that this is none other than pests.

What are these wonderful pests? And how to remove them from the garden and indoor plants? The article describes the means of whitefly and aphids - pest plants.

What you need to know about the pest?

The name of this beauty - whitefly. The name itself suggests that the body and wings of this insect are white. In length it is no more than three millimeters. She settles on plants in colonies. If one appeared, it means that many more such white-winged creatures are hidden under the leaves. They feed on plant sap, thereby killing them.

The invasion of these insects leads to the rapid death of plants. At first they begin to grow slowly, then the leaves begin to turn yellow and curl.

Causes of

Whitefly appears only in those conditions in which it is comfortable for it to exist and reproduce. And this, high humidity in combination with high temperatures. When the temperature drops to 10 degrees, the activity of these insects ceases.

The whitefly feels comfortable in a hot and humid summer in summer cottages and gardens. In the greenhouses, where year-round heat and high humidity are maintained, the whitefly can live permanently, causing great damage to vegetable producers (you can learn about how to get rid of the whitefly in greenhouses from this article).

To avoid the appearance of the pest can, if you follow certain rules:

1. Provide ventilation in the room, greenhouse, greenhouse.
2. Maintain the distance between the plants.
3. Do not conduct additional watering in wet weather.
4. Stimulate plant growth with biostimulants.

Popular drugs to fight

The action of almost all chemical means of combating insects - pests based on the fact that they poison the plant sap. After drinking them, the insect dies. But at the same time, eggs and future individuals remain whole. therefore always repeat the treatment from the pest after a week.

The most popular ones are:

Tanrek

1. Description.

   The drug blocks the nerve impulses of the insect, causing paralysis and rapid death. Already during the treatment, most of the whitefly dies.

   Retains its properties on the plant for 30 days, and in the soil is valid for 190 days. After application to the plant, it is completely absorbed in two hours. Fruits are not detrimental.

2. How to apply.

   Tanrek helps to get rid of aphids. Spraying is carried out in dry and calm weather, preferably in the evening or morning.

   The solution is prepared in a ten-liter bucket of water, dissolving 3 ml of the preparation in it, if it is necessary to process shrubs and trees; 5 ml of the drug, if processed indoor plants and vegetables.

   The solution must be used completely and on the same day. Otherwise, he will lose his properties. Re-processing is repeated after twenty days.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.
   • "+" The drug is effective against adult whitefly. The drug is easy to purchase in hardware and gardening stores, as well as its low price.
   • "-" Carries danger to bees.
4. Price.

   A 1.5 ml ampoule costs 15 - 20 rubles.

Watch the video on Tanrek's application from the whitefly:

Teppek

1. Description.

   Teppeki is a Polish drug whose main active ingredient is flonicamid. It is used to destroy the whitefly, aphids, thrips, ticks. Valid for 30 days after processing.

2. How to apply.

   Before use, the required amount of the drug should be dissolved in water:

   • Flowers - 1 gram of the drug in 4 - 8 liters of water.
   • Potatoes and other vegetables - 1 gram of the drug in 2 to 3 liters of water.
   • Fruit trees and shrubs - 1 gram in 5 - 7 liters of water.

   Important! When processing large areas use the rate of 140 grams of the drug per 1 ha of area.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.

   "+" Instant effect on pests, no effect of addiction of pests to the drug, does not cause harm to other insects and the surrounding fauna.

4. Price.

   100 grams of the drug costs 1000 - 1500 rubles.

Fitoderm

1. Description.

   The drug belongs to the group of contact - intestinal insecticides. Insect dies when the funds on the skin, as well as when eating the treated plants.

   The remedy causes paralysis of the whitefly and it dies. Fitoverm is stored on the plant for 2 to 3 days.

2. How to apply.

   To provide the best effect, it is necessary to prepare the drug based on soapy water, so that there is a better adhesion to the leaves.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.
   • "+" The drug can be treated plants during flowering and harvesting. The drug is not based on chemical, but on biological effects. Therefore, it is almost harmless and not dangerous to humans and the environment. Degrades rapidly in soil.
   • "-" Does not always show high efficiency in the destruction of pests. Insects quickly become addictive to the drug and the detrimental effect on pests decreases markedly. The high cost of the drug.
4. Price.

   50 ml Fitoverma cost 100 rubles.

Confidor

1. Description.

   Very effective drug contact action. Destroys the whitefly in just one treatment.

2. How to apply.

   For processing from the whitefly it is necessary to dissolve 1 gram of the product in 10 liters of water. If the plant is heavily affected by insects, the solution can be made more concentrated (1 gram per 5 liters of water).

3. Advantages and disadvantages.

   "+" quick and effective disposal of the garden, garden, greenhouse, houseplants from various types of pests, including the whitefly.

4. Price.

   A vial of 1 gram costs about 30 rubles.

Watch the video about Konfidor and its use against whitefly:

Aktara

1. Description.

   Today it is the best way to fight whitefly. Protects the plant for five weeks after treatment.

2. How to apply.

   For better effect, the treatment solution can be made more concentrated (1.4 grams of aktar should be diluted in 3 liters of water) and the plant should be watered under the root. The plant will not harm this drug, and the whitefly will disappear completely.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.

   "+" 100% efficiency in the destruction of pests.

4. Price.

   4 gram bag Aktara costs from 100 to 400 rubles.

Actellic

1. Description.

   A powerful tool aimed at combating pests of vegetable gardens. At felling, killing the whitefly and aphids.

2. How to apply.

   The drug is diluted in a ratio of 2 ml of Aktellik to 1 liter of water. Pests die within three days. It is not recommended to make more than four treatments with this drug.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.
   • "+" Effective remedy.
   • "-" Very toxic drug. Has a pronounced unpleasant smell. Prohibited for use in enclosed spaces.
4. Price.

   5 ml of the drug cost 30 rubles. With large packaging 1l - 3000 rubles.

Watch the video about Actellic:

Match

1. Description.
   Attention! A liquid capable of infecting the intestinal - digestive tract of the whitefly, thereby destroying its colonies. Also, the drug adversely affects the larvae and eggs of the pest.

   Effectively fights a wide range of pests. The drug retains its properties on the plant for another two to three weeks after treatment.



2. How to apply.

   Dissolve 3 to 5 grams of the match in 10 liters of water and spray. For the complete destruction of the whitefly, one treatment is enough.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.

   "+" The tool is resistant to any weather conditions, including wet and windy weather. The effect of this does not decrease.

4. Price.

   1 liter costs 3,500 rubles.

Aplaud

1. Description.

   Japanese insecticide that perfectly kills whitefly on cucumbers and tomatoes in greenhouse conditions. He also proved himself to be good at exterminating the pests of a garden apple tree.

   Keeps insecticidal properties on the plant for up to 30 days. When used in a greenhouse, evaporation causes an additional detrimental effect on pests.

2. How to apply.

   Processing Aplaud carried out in dry calm weather. Preferably in the morning and evening hours. It is necessary to part a preparation according to the scheme: 10 grams of funds for 10 liters of water.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.

   "+" Non-toxic, the plant that is being treated is not poisoned. Does not pose a threat, both to humans and the environment.

4. Price.

   0.5 kg cost about 2000 rubles.

Biotlin

1. Description.

   The drug destroys pests on shrubs and fruit trees, indoor flowers and greenhouse plants (for details on how to get rid of whiteflies on indoor flowers, read here). It kills not only mature individuals, but also larvae with whitefly eggs.

   Biotlin affects the digestive tract of the insect, inhibiting the nervous system and the inability to eat. The drug is stored on the plant for 2 to 3 weeks.

2. How to apply.

   The treatment is carried out in dry morning or evening weather. For treating trees, bushes, garden flowers, 3 ml of the product is diluted in 10 liters of water at room temperature.

   Vegetable cultures are treated at the rate of 5 ml per 10 liters of water.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.
   • "+" Not addictive. Shows high efficiency in the fight against insects - pests.
   • "-" A sufficiently harmful drug, it is not recommended to use it without personal protective equipment. Dangerous for bees.
4. Price.

   9 ml of the drug costs 90 rubles.

Glue traps

1. Description.

   Glue traps are small sheets of cardboard, on which a layer of glue is applied. Feature of this glue is long not drying.

   Attention! This glue does not produce odor and is not toxic. The traps have a bright yellow color that lures the whitefly.
2. How to apply.

   The trap is fixed on the holder, which is located near the plant affected by the pest. If there is a struggle in the whitefly on indoor plants, then one trap near 3 - 4 plants is enough.

   If the struggle goes in the greenhouse, then one trap will serve the plants in an area of ​​10 sq. M.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.
   • "+" Environmentally friendly product, not dangerous to humans and pets.
   • "-" Low efficiency of glue traps.
4. Price.

   70 rubles worth one glue trap.

Watch the video about the use of glue traps from whitefly:

Benzyl benzoate

1. Description.

   This emulsion can be purchased at the pharmacy. Its main medical use is the fight against mite that causes scabies.

2. How to apply.

   Dissolve 50 ml of benzyl benzoate in one liter of cold water and immediately treat the plants affected by the whitefly.

3. Advantages and disadvantages.

   "+" This method of struggle is somewhat unconventional and does not bear harmful consequences for the plant.

4. Price.

   200 grams of a 20% solution of benzyl benzoate emulsion costs 130 rubles.

Preventive measures

In order for a pest not to choose a garden or greenhouse for its living, feeding and breeding, it is necessary:

• observe agrotechnical norms of planting;
• Do not overflow the plants;
• provide an opportunity for airing plants;
• maintain a normal temperature;
• to fertilize plants so that they are strong;
• carry out soil digging for the winter;
• dispose of fallen leaves and tops after harvest;
• Do not destroy the natural enemies of the whitefly in nature: the gilded eye and the ladybird.

Conclusion

Pest control is no longer as difficult as it was before. Rather, it is only one - two fights in which a man triumphs. A huge selection of anti-pests available on shelves in specialized stores. All of them in one way or another cope with common pests of indoor and garden plants.

Watch the video: How to make Homemade Pesticide to Control Aphids and White flies. (November 2024).