If you are a lover of home plants, then, most likely, have already met with such a problem as a web tick. This "infection" literally sucks the strength of flowers and slowly kills them. If you notice that your plant begins to fade and the color of the leaves gradually turns yellow, you should begin to fight this parasite.
A web tick is a tiny pest out of class "spider-shaped", is one of the most dangerous insects for your plants. It feeds on their juice and can completely destroy the flower in a couple of months. By the size of the tick of about 0.5 mm, so it is simply not found in most cases. It dwells most often on the inside of the leaves. But when the parasite is located on a flower for a long time, it begins to "be heated" and relay to the outer part of the sheets. At the same time, the tick is enveloped all the web. However, it should not be delayed to such a step. If you wish to defeat it, you need to troubleshoot the problem at the very beginning. You can identify infection with the help of such primary signs:- Points on the leaves of plants: as a rule, they are small and spread with great power. Their color may be pale yellow, red or white.
- Spots on the outside of the leaves - indicate that the parasite left his eggs here. Therefore, when leaving for flowers, leaves should be considered carefully.
- Web - very thin, in the form of a film. If you look good, you can see a slight movement of pests.
If you are still not sure that the disease of the flower is because of the spider tick, you can raise a white paper sheet under a pot and a little bit. If it is a parasite, it will definitely fall on the leaf, and you can see it well.
So, you decided that on your plant a parasite appeared in the form of a tick. If you grow a flower at home, then the affected areas should be treated with soapy (it is best to use the economic soap). Also, do not forget to wash the window frames thoroughly, the table is where your flower lives. To combat a spider tick house, such ways are most often used:- The tincture of the onions (can be used onion waste: husks, roots, etc.): For 1 liter of water, take 50 g onions. Be sure to insist it during the day. Carefully treat the affected areas of the leaves and wash the tincture with the plants through the day. To strengthen the result, repeat the procedure (1-2 times a week).
- Medical alcohol processing - is used less often, but also greatly struggles with parasites. Using cotton discs or sprayers, apply alcohol to the contamination sections and give it to evaporate. At the same time, the alcohol does not dissolve, as this can lead to a plant burn. Such a procedure should be carried out no more than 1 time in 10-14 days.
- Decoction of chamomile;
- Black tincture of black;
- Dandelion decoction.
In addition, in the practice of gardening, such drugs like "Akarin" and Plant PINs are widely used. They are quite accessible and effective, used according to the instructions. The result will be visible in a couple of weeks.
Now, having studied all the tips, you can easily cope with a parasite in the form of a spider tick. Remember: The best way to combat it is to prevent its appearance, namely the creation of pleasant conditions for plants in the form of the right temperature, watering and daily care for your pets.