In the pots in which houseplants grow,so often there are soil flies (or syarids). Such gnats in a flowerpot reproduce rapidly, their larvae - light little worms - begin to develop in the upper layers of the earth. These moths themselves do not harm the flowers, but their larvae, if there are too many, may well damage the delicate and delicate flower roots. In this connection, soil gnats should be disposed of.
If you suddenly had annoying midges incolors, it is necessary to find out how big the problem is. Slightly unearth the ground in a pot. If immediately under the upper layer of the soil you will not see the larvae of sciarids, hence, everything is not so bad. Moss are not as easily removed as their larvae.
Where does the midge come from in the flower pot?
Как правило, мошки появляются у нас дома после transplanting flowers. Acquiring a soil infected with larvae, we cause the appearance of annoying midges in their home. Therefore, be sure to conduct the cultivation of the land before planting flowers in it.
These midges live not only in the premises, but also inwet warm cellars, and in the street, and into the room can fly through the window or through ventilation, so the purchase of soil is not at what. And having settled at home with a flower lover, they tend to stay there forever, finding a suitable pot with moist soil.
Противные мошки в цветочном горшке размножаются quickly, therefore, after seeing these insects, urgently deal with their destruction. At once it is necessary to remove wilted flowers or leaves so that the midges do not feed on decaying parts of plants. It is better to sow the purchased soil before planting the plants with boiling water (you can refrigerate it in the refrigerator) - so you will get rid of the larvae. Do not flood the plants. Moss in a flowerpot often appear as a result of overmoistening of the substrate, and larvae develop better in moist soil.
Excessive watering will render plants a disservice -roots, weakened by the larvae, will not be able to resist decay. If the top layer of the earth is not dried, do not rush to water the flower again. Excess moisture should always be poured from the pan. If you keep the surface of the earth a little dry, then you will not give eggs to Simuliidae to develop, and the masonry will die. And if on the ground from the top to fill fast drying out drainage, the midges on indoor plants generally can not lay their eggs.
Check the soil in the pot: if there are a lot of larvae, it is best to completely change the earth. Decayed plant roots should be removed.
If the larvae are not very large,Use insecticides ("Aktellik", "Aktara", "Fitoverm", "Agravertin"). These funds are diluted according to the instructions and the solution spills the soil in pots. Repeat the treatment after a week. Pour with clean water should not be earlier than 3 days after this treatment.
К химическим препаратам также можно отнести "Thunder 2". This tool is more powerful, it is made in granules. They sprinkle the soil in a pot and mix with the soil. The action lasts approximately 2 weeks, the larvae perish, and the midges in the flowerpot do not develop.
To combat flying gnats can be sprayedthe surface of the earth with the same insecticides, trying not to fall on young shoots. To moths in a flowerpot never start, watering the plants should be very moderate.
Do not water flowers kefir, serum ortea, as people's recipes say. Thus you create comfortable conditions for the midges. Keep the soil in the pots clean, remove the fallen flowers and leaves. Mesh on ventilation can protect your flowers from midges that fly from the cellar. You can sprinkle the soil in the pot with marble chips, then the insects have nowhere to lay their eggs.
If these simple rules for the maintenance of indoor flowers are observed, the midges in the flowerpot will never be manhandled.
