Where Garden Pests Hide in Winter: How to Find and Neutralize Insects
Some pests of fruit trees and shrubs are quite difficult to get rid of due to their ingenuity.
Let's figure out where insects can hide from your watchful eyes.
Where garden pests overwinter
Let's start with the fact that the most popular place where pests hide for the winter is tree bark. They can hide in cracks on the surface or crawl under it.
Some insects prefer to spend the cold season hiding in young shoots and leaves.
Fallen leaves also often become a wintering ground for pests.
Please note: foliage in which pests overwinter should never be used as mulch; it is recommended to burn it.
How to deal with pests
Besides burning the leaves, there are several other effective methods that will help you deal with them.
Firstly, trapping belts should be installed on tree trunks to prevent pests from climbing onto the plants.
Secondly, do not disdain autumn and spring whitewashing, which also protects against insects.
Thirdly, digging up the soil or covering the tree trunks with roofing felt or other covering material will also help.
