The drug Fitoverm: how to use for controlling pests on orchids

Like any other plant, orchids are sometimes subjected to invasion by various pests. To get rid of them used many drugs, including Fitoverm.

This article will look at how to use it properly to control pests.

Against whom and how to apply

Fitoverm - biological product, it is depressing to insects, causing them to paralysis. For each of the pest is established its dosage.

Consider the most common orchid attacking insects, as well as the necessary dosage for them:

1. Aphid. In 1 liter of water 8 ml diluted fitoverm, this solution is treated plant. It suffices to use 50-70 mg per orchid. After 1 week, the procedure is repeated.

2. Mites and thrips. To get rid of mites in 1 liter of water is dissolved 10 ml of the preparation. Consumed one bush 70-100 ml of the emulsion. The interval between treatments - 7-10 days.

3. Pests on the soil surface. Since insects from the leaves fall to the substrate, it can also be processed.

For this purpose, 1 liter of water is dissolved 4mg fitoverm, then there is placed a pot with a plant for 20-30 min.

Pests can affect not only the above-ground part of the orchids, but also underground. If any are found do the following:

· Bush is removed from the pot;

· Container is disinfected or replaced by a new one;

· Plant washed with warm water and then treated with a solution prepared;

· 7 day orchid is placed in a plastic bag, the roots are sprayed daily with warm water;

· Contains all this time the bush in a dark place;

· Week later processing is repeated;

· Orchid is placed in the pot with a new substrate.

inventory preparation

Capacity in which the substance is diluted, should no longer be used as a food dishes.

The prepared solution should be used immediately, otherwise it will lose its properties.

The suspension is sprayed using an atomizer.

accident prevention

When working with fitoverm, you must observe the following rules:

· To use rubber gloves, mask, goggles;

· Spray formulation outdoors;

· After the procedure your hands and face thoroughly wash, wash clothes.

To please his beautiful orchid blooms for their health care must be taken.

When used properly, the drug Fitoverm permanently save the plants from a variety of pests.