How to get rid of carrot flies in the beds

How to get rid of carrot flies in the beds? Such a question torments those gardeners who at least once lost their crops after the invasion of this small infection. There are many ways to fight online without using chemicals. But the authors repeat some erroneous advice with enviable constancy and practically word for word.

For example, all articles describe in detail the life cycle of a carrot fly. Time of departure, pupation and others like them. Well tell me, why the summer clerk all this knowledge? While he will read about pupation, larvae will eat his carrots. Or take adults. Do they fly on schedule? Right day to day?

Protect carrot planting throughout the season. Until the harvest. Now we will analyze the most common methods and errors in their application.

Mechanical methods

It is recommended to enclose carrot beds with a barrier of dense tulle or fine mesh. The height is indicated by the exact time of departure of the carrot fly. Say, the method is really good, it is used with great success all over the world.

And what will you do if flies start flying out of the ground inside the fence? There carrots - a paradise for oviposition! And the fly wanted to sneeze on your fence, she already has a place to profit.

Tip. Do not create yourself unnecessary problems and activities. Leave fencing for other plants.

Digging. Allegedly, a deep autumn digging destroys the larvae in the ground with the coming frosts. Nonsense. The larvae of the carrot fly are not afraid of frost.

In order for the method to work, you need to lower the upper 12-14 cm of soil to a depth of about 20-22 cm. Then, the larvae simply cannot get to the surface in spring. Do you agree to move such earth layers? Then shovel in hand and forth, digging pits.

Tip. It is better to dig at night, so that the neighbors do not come running to look at how you dig the top layer of earth to the required depth.

Compliance with crop rotation. That is, plant a carrot where it did not grow before that for at least 3 years. A very effective method, because the carrot fly does not fly far. Only in this crop rotation is it necessary to include parsley, celery and parsnip. Because these root vegetables fly larvae also like to nibble.

Tip. Sow the above vegetables away from last year's planting site.

Biological methods

Joint landing. Allegedly, the alternation of carrot beds with onions eliminates adversity. Well then! Onion odor repels flies of carrot.

So. Now remember. In the summer, when we pass by a furrow with a beam, how do you breathe? Do you choke onion aroma? He's right in the nose! How not? Doesn't it smell like onion at all? And why, then, is this your “does not smell of onions at all” should somehow magically scare away the carrot fly?

So that this small infection does not find your carrot, you need to stink onion and very hard. For example, the well-known layout of onion peel on carrot beds also has no effect.

It is better to prepare an infusion of husk, but stronger. It is advisable to add old rotten bulbs there. Then thoroughly sprinkle carrot plantings with this “flavoring". And the remains of smelly slurry can be scattered in the aisles. No doubt, you will bypass your carrot from a specific amber. But the carrot fly will also fly by.

Tip. As the onion stink is weathered, the procedure is recommended to be repeated. There will definitely be no harm from this.

Ammonia. It is advised to water the beds with a mixture of pure water and ammonia. Proportions: 2 tbsp. l on a bucket of water. It works well if you arrange with a carrot fly to fly on a certain day. Because the smell of ammonia in the open air quickly disappears.And the very next day, a petty dirty woman will gladly discover your carrots.

You will not wave every day a watering can with a solution over the plantings all summer?

Tip. Use the method as nitrogen top dressing, but not too often. Too much nitrogen is also bad.

Marigold. Some sources recommend alternating rows of carrots and these strongly-smelling flowers. And after all, people believe, plant and wait for the effect. And what should it be if the marigolds begin to smell fragrant only after you open the leaf between your fingers? Yes, all of your carrot fly plantations on the drum until they stink!

Infusion of marigold tops or a decoction of flowers - this will work. The leaven remaining after use also stinks a lot if you spread it in the aisles. After this procedure, the carrot fly does not find your planting for at least 20-25 days. Then you can repeat the processing.

Tip. Any stinky grass has a similar effect. Chamomile, tansy, yarrow, wormwood. All this can be safely brewed and sprayed with carrots. Zhamki not throw. They perform their function right in the aisles. At the same time, the planting is mulched.

Spice. Mustard powder, black and red ground pepper are mixed in equal proportions. Then sprinkle carrot beds at the rate of 1 tbsp. l per linear meter. And the carrot fly, baffled by the strong aroma of spices, flies by. And after the first rain returns. And freely finds your landings.

Do not strain yourself and do not spend money on spices. They are not cheap today. It is better to sprinkle ash on carrot plantings. She gets it for free. But the carrot fly does not like to lay eggs in ash soil. Because the abdomen is scratched and peeled.

Tip. If you have access to a large amount of peat, then instead of ash, you can mulch carrots to them. The effect will be identical.

Add soap. In almost every advice on preparing an infusion or decoction, it is recommended to add liquid or laundry soap to the prepared solution. The question is - why? Well, are we fighting a fly or powdery mildew? Against the front sight you need a strong and pungent odor. And soap with a thin film blocks the spread of the stink we need.

Why add it to the solution? To stick to the leaves - it is written in all articles. Stop. And the meaning of sticking, if there is no stink, what? Or, without sticking, will the solution run away from the garden? Gentlemen and ladies, turn on the logic before you run to try new methods on the beds.

Tip. No soap is added to the decoction or infusion that repels the carrot fly! This interrupts the aroma of the liquid, and all labors will go to dust.

Citrus crusts. In each article it is strictly forbidden to use them ... for composting! Worms do not like, go to other parts. And what about compost? And how is it associated with a carrot fly? Some kind of heresy.

A strong decoction of citrus peels is very good to use for spraying plantings. Do not water, namely, you need to spray the beds after they pulled the carrots. This will interrupt the smell and the fly will fly around your landings.

But the remnants of the crusts are better thrown into the trash. Do not lay them on the surface of the earth. After all, their smell really does not like earthworms. But we did not water the earth, right?

How to get rid of carrot flies in the beds? Full of ways, mistakes and misconceptions we have sorted out. Choose any method that suits you personally. But at the same time, always turn on the logic. Before use, think and analyze - what will be the result? And then this small, but very nasty attack will pass you and your carrot. Good harvest!

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