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Spider mite on eggplants is a dangerous pest that can completely destroy plants and crops. The most effective way to get rid of it is with chemicals. In addition to them, you can use traditional methods of protecting plants from insects.
How to identify a pest
The spider mite is an insect no larger than 0.5 mm in size. It is almost impossible to determine it with the naked eye.
The following signs indicate the presence of a pest:
- appearance on eggplant leaves light dots;
- the leaf blade of the affected plants resembles a marble surface;
- gradually the eggplant tops dry out;
- A cobweb appears under the bush.
At first, the spider mite feeds on the juice of eggplants, however, over time it moves on to the fruits. If timely measures are not taken, the plant will die within two weeks.
Signs of the pest can be seen in the photo:
A favorable environment for the appearance of spider mites on eggplants is formed under the following conditions:
- temperature rise to 26°C;
- air humidity indicators up to 55%.
Ticks multiply quickly. Up to 15 generations of new pests may appear within a year. Spider mites overwinter in plant debris, tree bark or greenhouses.
Chemicals
The most effective method of dealing with spider mites on eggplants is the use of chemicals. This includes drugs whose action is aimed at destroying the pest. Before use, you should read the instructions.
Fitoverm
The drug Fitoverm operates on the basis of aversectin, which paralyzes pests. The product does not affect tick eggs, so re-treatment is necessary.
Fitoverm is not used with other drugs against ticks. The action of the main substance begins a few hours after treatment, when the nervous system of the pests is paralyzed.
After treatment against spider mites on eggplants in a greenhouse, the drug retains its properties for 20 days. In open ground, with intense precipitation, dew and high air humidity, this period is reduced to 6 days.
To get rid of the pest, prepare a solution containing 1 ml of Fitoverm per liter of water. Spraying is carried out every 20 days. This amount is enough to process 10 square meters. m landings.
Bitoxibacillin
The drug Bitoxibacillin is sold in powder form and allows you to effectively combat garden pests. The product is effective against larvae and adults.
After using Bitoxibacillin, the death of the pest occurs within 3-5 days. After a week, repeated treatment is carried out to eliminate the colony of new mites.
100 g of the product are diluted in a bucket of water, after which the eggplants are sprayed. Bitoxibacillin is used before and during flowering, the appearance of ovaries and fruits. It is not allowed to carry out treatment a week before harvest.
Aktellik
Another option for treating eggplants against spider mites is Actellik. The drug acts on pests through the intestinal contact method. Depending on weather conditions and the period of development, ticks die within a few minutes or hours.
After treatment, the effect of Actellik lasts for 2 weeks. Treatment is carried out in the absence of rain and wind, at an ambient temperature of +12 to +25°C.
The consumption of the drug is determined from the norm of 1 liter of solution for every 10 square meters. m. When used in open ground, the specified norm is doubled.
Neoron
Neoron is a drug whose action is directed against various types of ticks. The product copes with the pest at all stages of its development, from the larva to the adult. The drug partially affects tick laying.
Eggplants have always been treated with chemicals leaf by leaf. Neoron can be used with non-alkaline drugs. Its effect lasts for 10-40 days depending on external conditions. Insect death occurs within several hours after contact with treated plants.
Sunmite
The drug is available in the form of a white or light brown powder. Sunmite acts on various types of mites, including spider mites.
The active ingredient of the drug is pyridabene, which causes paralysis of insects. It is recommended to use the drug on a cloudy day, since its active ingredient is destroyed in direct sunlight.
The product acts on ticks regardless of the stage of development and does not cause addiction in insects. The effect of using Sunmite is observed within 15 minutes after treatment.
To solve the question of how to get rid of spider mites, a working solution is prepared. It is obtained by dissolving 1 g of the substance in 1 liter of water. Processing is carried out using the sheet method.
Colloidal sulfur
Using colloidal sulfur you can stop the spread of spider mites. The substance is not used during the flowering period of eggplants. The last treatment is carried out at least three days before harvest.
To combat spider mites on eggplants, prepare a solution containing 40 g of the substance and 5 liters of water. First, colloidal sulfur is diluted with a small amount of water, thoroughly ground and mixed.
Add 0.5 liters of water to the resulting mass and mix until a solution of homogeneous consistency is obtained. Then add the remaining 4.5 liters of water. Gloves are used when working with colloidal sulfur.
Traditional methods
In addition to the basic methods of getting rid of the pest, you can use folk remedies. They are safe for plants and the entire environment. They can be used to prevent the spread of mites on eggplants.
The most effective are the following folk remedies:
- Soap solution. To prepare it, you need 10 liters of warm water and 200 g of soap. It is recommended to grind the soap first. The product is infused for 3 hours. Treatment is carried out by spraying eggplants every week.
- Decoction of tobacco leaves. Dried leaves in the amount of 50 g are poured with a liter of water and placed on low heat. The resulting decoction is diluted in equal proportions with water and used for spraying plants.
- Onion infusion. 0.2 kg of onion peels are placed in a bucket of water. The product is prepared for 5 days, after which it is used to combat spider mites.
- Garlic infusion. Chop two heads of garlic and then add one liter of water. The infusion takes several days to prepare. Before use, the product is diluted with water in equal proportions.
- Hot pepper solution. 0.1 kg of hot pepper, pre-chopped, is added to a liter of water.
Prevention measures
The spread of spider mites can be prevented by following simple measures:
- timely elimination weed;
- maintaining humidity in the greenhouse at 85%;
- there should be a distance of more than 1 m between greenhouses to avoid the spread of the pest throughout the area;
- leave a wide space between the rows of eggplants;
- periodically loosen and mulch the soil;
- regularly water the plants;
- inspect eggplants to identify ticks in time.
Conclusion
What to do when a spider mite appears depends on the stage of development of the eggplant. The most effective are chemicals that can eliminate the pest in a short period of time. For prevention, you need to regularly care for plantings.
