How to get rid of the cockchafer: a way for summer residents to forget about the problem
The cockchafer is a rather unpleasant pest of gardens and vegetable gardens.
Therefore, the question of how to discourage him from planting often becomes very pressing.
Together with the expert of the online publication TUT NOVOSTI, scientist agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , we figure out what needs to be done for this.
How to get rid of cockchafer
It is not the beetle itself that is dangerous, but its larvae. That is why one of the first spring jobs on the plot should be digging it up.
The voracious larvae of the cockchafer hide at a depth of 10-20 centimeters, they are large and light, so they are easy to find and get rid of.
To consolidate the effect, the area must be treated with insecticides. It is recommended to apply them to a depth of up to 10 cm.
Note: Before planting, the roots of the plants should also be treated with protective agents. They should contain the following substances: diazinon, thiamethoxam and bifenthrin.
Earlier we wrote about how to quickly get rid of aphids on currants.
