«Как бороться с сорняками на огороде народными средствами?» – Яндекс.Кью

Если исключить гербициды, то есть довольно много способов. Самое главное при этом — системный подход: сорнякам нельзя давать воспроизводиться, тогда максимум на следующий сезон их станет в разы меньше.

Один из самых простых и эффективных способов — закрытие почвы, чтобы находящиеся в ней корневища многолетних сорняков не могли прорасти и погибли бы, а однолетние не смогли укорениться. Лучше всего работает специальная чёрная плёнка. Она иногда продаётся даже в местечковых садовых магазинах, её много в интернет-магазинах. Искать можно по запросу «плёнка чёрная полиэтиленовая». Продают её кусками или рулонами. Землю рыхлят лопатой, культиватором или трактором, затягивают плёнкой, прижимают её по краям камнями или другим грузом, в нужных местах делают отверстия и сажают рассаду. Прошлогодние корневища начнут прорастать и поднимать плёнку — её нужно в этих местах дополнительно придавить, не пугаться, без света сорняки довольно быстро зачахнут и погибнут. За неимением плёнки используют рубероид, старый линолеум, матрасы, доски и прочий хлам, но это всё дороже и выглядит, конечно, не так опрятно. Есть специальный укрывной материал — агроволокно, геотекстиль и т.п., нужно выбирать самый плотный, иначе сорняки вроде пырея будут прорастать насквозь. Но фермерский стандарт — плёнка, плотная светостабилизированная плёнка служит 3-5 сезонов. Поливают такие участки либо в лунки, либо прокладывают капельный полив под плёнкой (агроволокно воду пропускает и позволяет использовать любой вид полива).

Укрывной материал хорош для кустовых растений и рассады, вроде томатов или клубники, но не подходит для плотных посевов, вроде моркови или другой зелени. В этом случае хорошо работает прямоугольный рамочный плоскорез, он же полольник, вроде «Стрижа», которым нужно регулярно обрабатывать поверхность, пока не появятся и не окрепнут всходы культурных растений. Главная задача — не дать окрепнуть сорнякам. Подрезать междурядья 1-2 раза в неделю вполне достаточно. Когда нужные всходы будут хорошо видны, междурядья можно замульчировать, для этого очень хорошо подходит мелко порубленная трава, которую производит практически любая самоходная газонокосилка, или щепа от садового измельчителя. Мульчу насыпают слоем около 5 см, этого достаточно для подавления большей части семян сорняков, которых в земле обычно много. Обрабатывать землю плоскорезом по мульче невозможно, но это и не нужно — достаточно вручную удалять вылезающие остатки многолетних сорняков, вроде осота или одуванчиков. При регулярной уборке на следующий год их не будет. Мульча заодно удобряет почву и предотвращает высыхание (за счёт конденсации росы утром и вечером земля под ней влажная даже в засуху). Для мульчирования не стоит применять цельную траву, срезанную ручной косой или триммером — она лежит неплотно и через неё спокойно прорастают все сорняки; опилки тоже плохо подходят: они закисляют и — главное — сушат почву, что для огорода может быть проблемой.

Стоит обратить внимание на североамериканский опыт, где малое семейное органическое фермерство очень развито и развивается уже не одну сотню лет. У таких фермеров земли обычно не меньше полугектара (в отличие от привычных нам 6-15 соток), соответственно и методы обработки гораздо более эффективные. В частности, они практически не используют ручные плоскорезы, вместо этого на любой случай есть инструмент с колесом: плоскорез, окучник, плуг и т.п. Колёсным плоскорезом прополоть междурядье грядки можно не за 1-5 минут, а за 10-15 секунд, что делает процесс гораздо менее трудоёмким. Соответственно можно делать это чаще и результаты будут лучше. Познакомиться с таким инструментом можно по запросу «wheel hoe», но в России, к сожалению, в продаже такого можно сказать нет, но если доступна сварка, самодельный аналог обойдётся примерно в 500 р.

На западных органических фермах, где растят много зелени, открытые посевы (которые не под плёнкой) не мульчируют вообще, т.к. это мешает работать плоскорезом. Вместо этого они еженедельно пропалывают механически и не дают цвести диким травам на территории фермы — это очень важный пункт. Вся дикая трава должна быть выкошена. При таком подходе начиная со второго года самосева сорняков в огороде практически нет. Ферму при этом не накрывают куполом и не обносят забором — буфера в пару десятков метров вполне достаточно, чтобы сократить количество сорняков до пренебрежительно малого.

В США и Канаде популярна огневая обработка почвы перед посевом. Для этого применяют специальный инструмент, состоящий из колёсной рамы, баллона с пропаном и горелки, вроде паяльной лампы или специальных горелок для монтажа наплавляемой кровли. Найти такой инструмент в поиске можно по запросу «flame weeder». Почву перед посевом обрабатывают как обычно, хорошо проливают и оставляют на 2-3 дня. За это время наклёвываются и всходят все семена сорняков, которые и убивают огнём. При этом нет задачи испепелить их — достаточно нагреть до температуры 40-50 градусов, чтобы сорняки поникли и погибли. Почва при этом не перегревается, полезные микроорганизмы практически не страдают. Применять этот способ можно и поверх посевов, например, если морковь всходит на 20 день, и вы уверены в своих семенах, то обработать грядку огнём можно на 15-18 день после посева.

Западный опыт можно искать в сети и изучать по запросам «organic farm», «urban farm», «homestead»; знание языка не всегда нужно — часто фотографии и видео говорят сами за себя.

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belo4ka, я не поняла, что вы этим хотели сказать? То, что при внесении раундапа концентрация на единицу площади в любом случае меньше, чем на полях? Что сколько дачник не лей раундапа, такого эффекта как на поле никогда не добьется? Я верю в ваше профильное образование, но тогда приведите, пожалуйста, аргументы. Ибо для меня, на текущий момент аргументом являются такие факты:

… как стало известно Biosafety.ru, учёные впервые исследовали механизмы токсического действия четырех различных составов гербицида «Раундап», используя для этого человеческие клетки. Специалисты Университета г. Каена во Франции Нора Бенакур (Nora Benachour) и профессор Жиль-Эрик Сералини (Gilles-Eric Se’ ralini) опубликовали результаты своей работы в американском научном журнале Chemical Research in Toxicology 23 декабря 2008 года в статье «Glyphosate Formulations Induce Apoptosis and Necrosis in Human Umbilical, Embryonic, and Placental Cells».

Они в частности отобрали для исследования клетки пуповинной крови новорожденных и определили воздействие на них минимальной дозы состава гербицида «Раундап» (раствор 1 к 100 тысячам и более), это такая пропорция, в которой этот состав уже не является гербицидом. Через несколько часов обнаружилось, что клетки запрограммированы на смерть. Также были выявлены разрушения мембраны и ДНК. Выяснилось, что «Раундап» препятствует клеточному дыханию. Кроме того, утверждают исследователи, смесь вспомогательных веществ, входящих в состав раундапа, усиливает действие основного вещества гербицида — глифосата, при этом один из его метаболитов может оказаться ещё более токсичным.

Учёные утверждают, что регулирование использования этого гербицида в различных странах совершенно безосновательно, не учитываются особенности этого вещества, вместо этого произвольно указывается предельно допустимая концентрация в продуктах питания и кормах. Все правила касаются именно глифасата, а не всего состава гербицида, что совершенно неправильно, — считают они.

«Раундап» был выведен на рынок компанией «Монсанто». Это самый продаваемый в мире гербицид, он активно используется и в странах СНГ. В последнее время он часто применяется на трансгенных растениях, так как большая их часть имеет устойчивость к этому химикату. В связи с этим эти растения, в частности трансгенная соя, содержат остаточные количества раундапа, так как могут переносить большие дозы химиката и не погибать. Как это влияет на конечного потребителя, не отслеживается. Ученые призвали к пересмотру нормативной базы в отношении этого гербицида, который и ранее не раз подвергался критике…

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belo4ka, разговор был о том, что одни применяют на даче этот пестицид, а другие полагают, что дача — не место для таких препаратов. Ваш аргумент: едим промышленные c/х продукты и еще не умерли — не работает. В Москве, например, в этом году неимоверное кол-во случаев заболеваний аллергией, причем даже с отеками Квинке. Я сама до сих пор не страдала этим недугом, а этим летом горло уже 2-ой месяц с мая отекшее. Молодые девочки у нас на работе (25 лет) болезненнее меня в 57 лет: аллергия, пониженный иммунитет, и далее последствия разрушительные просто. В свои 25 лет они не рожают по причине плохого здоровья. Кто скажет — почему? Может потому, что в нашем организме уже столько накопилось этих пестицидов, что началась пора аллергий. Кто-нибудь проверял свой организм на наличие в нем остатков пестицидов — нет. Раковых заболеваний среди моих знакомых у абсолютно ранее здоровых людей в этом году — три с конечным исходом. Здоровье наших людей далеко не на высоте и не подозревать в этом, в том числе, пестициды — нет оснований. Если бы были соответствующие выводы ученых, а не такие — едим и еще не померли, то можно было бы и не напрягаться по этому поводу. А вот нет достоверных данных.

«Вы еще много надергаете фраз из Курдюмова» — я сказала, что я не фразы у него надергиваю, а советы, и испытываю эти советы, только после испытаний делюсь ими. А вы предлагаете не увлекаться Курдюмовым? Обсуждение с того и началось — кто посоветовал применять препарат, а кто (я) предложил задуматься и почитать, прежде чем его покупать. При этом меня обвинили в некомпетентности. Но вы сами сказали, что каждый выбирает свое — так я о том же. Так почему одно мнение — компетентно, а мое вот не компетентно, потому что у меня образование высшее техническое?

90000 How to Get Rid of Springtails 90001 90002 90003 In This Article: 90004 90005 Imagine you are carrying an laundry basket that is overflowing with your dirties (and let’s be honest, the laundry basket is ALWAYS overflowing), down the steps to the basement where your washer and dryer are set up. Flicking on the light, you go about your merry business until you step in something.Something a bit crunchy, a bit squishy. All of a sudden, you notice tiny little specks jumping and twitching all over you, your laundry, the floor. Springtails. 90006 90005 What the hell is going on ?! You scream as you see the mass of these creatures on the floor erupt like a geyser after the chain reaction began. They are flying everywhere at this point. What is this madness ?! 90006 90005 You, friend, might quite possibly have a problem with Springtails. Do they look like this? And they are not biting you and making you itch? Yes and yes? Yep.You have Springtails. So, now that you know the problem, how are you going to get rid of all these Springtails infiltrating your home? Hopefully you’ll find the solution you’re looking for here. 90006 90005 But, first, some intel on these invaders of your abode — that way you know what you are going up against. 90006 90013 What are Springtails? 90014 90005 These little buggers are one of the most common bugs in the world — they live in almost every single environment that has periods where the dirt is damp and there is an abundance of organic material that needs help decomposing and breaking down.Springtails are not normally seen as a nuisance — quite the opposite actually, when they are found indoors. These insects help to break down organic matter like leaves, dead plants, fully decomposed animals and to integrate them into the soil they live in. You can guarantee that if you see fungus and moss on the ground, that these nifty little composters are there too, since all three work to break down organic matter in the soil. 90006 90005 Springtails get their names from a fork shaped little appendage at the end of their 1/16 to 1/8 inch long bodies called a furcula — it’s like the spring, set and ready tucked under their tiny bodies until it is needed.Once the Springtail is aggravated in some way, the furcular releases and the impact of it hitting a surface propels the bugger forwards upwards of several inches to near a foot in distance. 90006 90005 Like most buggies, Springtails have sectioned bodies, antennae, and multiple legs. They vary in color and shape — from dark brown, grey, or black to white and nearly translucent and from slender, elongated to round and chubby. [Insert image titled springtail1 here, please] Just be sure to not confuse Springtails for fleas.While both insects are small, fleas are a bit on the flattish side and are very hard-bodied, making them very difficult to crush. Springtails have a more rounded soft body and are easily crushed. Plus, Springtails do not bite and make you itch. 90006 90013 Causes of Springtails indoors 90014 90005 So why the hell are all these Springtails in my house? Was I cursed with a plague by some one? Not likely, no. Springtails like to stay outdoors where they have amble food to process to enrich the soil they live in.If they are invading your home, you can turn to a couple of avenues to explain the infestation. 90006 90005 One main cause is dampness occurring in the home. Springtails love water since they absorb and expel water through their skin. If they are drying out, they seek out any source of water. Are the Springtails congregating in the basement? The laundry room? The kitchen, by the sink? Or in the bathroom? Yes? You might have some dampness issues or mildew damage that has enticed the little beasties into your home for a perfect Springtail smorgasbord.90006 90005 Another way Springtails might be in your home is if you’ve recently brought some damp organic material in. Organic material — huh? Think logs if you have a fireplace or wood burning stove, or potted plants from a garden or patio. These are also prime feasting opportunities for Springtails — and you just accidentally brought them into your house while they were busy munching away. 90006 90005 Now that we have a possible idea on how the Springtails got INTO your house, how does a person get them OUT of their house? 90006 90005 If you are looking for the easiest solution for you, especially if you do not have extra time in your day to be on the hunt for Springtails in the jungles of your home, turning to professional exterminators in the way to go.Companies like Orkin will not only identify the problem and remove the Springtails, but they will remedy the reason for the infestation in the first place — by locating, drying, and treating the damp, possibly mildewy and moldy places where the Springtails congregated in the first place. If it happens that the leak and dampness is coming from pipes within the walls, you will have to work with a contractor to fix the problem, or if you are handy and watch an excessive amount of DIY or home improvement television and think you can handle the task, you can attempt to fix the problem.90006 90005 Now, what if you do not want to pay a person to come in and rid your house of Springtails for a crazy fee when you feel like you can do it yourself? What are the best solutions? Good questions. 90006 90013 Best Steps to remove Springtails 90014 90037 First, be sure to vacuum up the Springtails that you see. 90038 90005 Some might be dead, some might be alive but that does not matter.Be sure to vacuum up as many as you can and dispose of the contents of the vacuum outside (otherwise you’re just asking for the problem to persist if you empty the canister into the trash). 90006 90037 If you have figured out that it was either logs or a potted plant or two that caused the appearance of the Springtails, take it all back outside until either it dries out or bring in dry replacements.90038 90005 That’s the easiest solution. Even moss covered pots can track in Springtails — a handy reminder is anything that has been outside in the damp can bring Springtails into your house … even your shoes if you’ve been tromping through mossy area. 90006 90037 But what if you find that it is dampness and mildew and even mold that attracted the Springtails? 90038 90005 Well, get ready to clean and use some elbow grease.After vacuuming, take a look at the dampness. If it in a basement, it probably means that the concrete is damp. A short term solution (until you can seal and protect your concrete from further water damage) is to point fans in the direction of the wet places, and to use a dehumidifier if you have one. 90006 90037 If you found mildew or mold, now is the time to scrub it clean with a bleach cleaner and a brush so the solution gets deep into the pores of the concrete.90038 90005 Once the area is dry and free of mildew, it is important to keep it dry — so until you are able to fix and seal the sources of the water leaking through the concrete, keep fans and the dehumidifier handy so you can be proactive about keeping any dampness that springs up at bay. 90006 90037 What if the dampness and mildew is somewhere else? 90038 90005 Like in your kitchen, or bathroom, or laundry room where there are pipes? We’ll tackle the kitchen and the laundry, since they are potentially the easiest fix.First, clear out everything from under the sink (or from around the washing machine) so you can see what you are dealing with. Did you find that the pipes are leaking? Try tightening the connections and sealing them with a leak preventing solution like LeakGuard of the Rust-Oleum products, which you can get at Amazon. Then, go about the same process as with the wet concrete — clean really well with a bleach cleaner, and point fans on the area until it is dry. Easy fix! 90006 90037 If it turns out that the Springtails congregated in your bathroom, there might be more work involved.90038 90005 As I stated earlier when talking about the option of having professional exterminators handle the situation. 90006 90005 In bathrooms especially it is a fair chance to expect the leakage and mildew problem to be behind the walls that surround the tub — particularly the wall with the shower head. If this is the case, it will be difficult to fix the problem without opening up the wall. Ouch … talk about expensive. If you are up to the work yourself, you will cut a major portion of the price off — and there are many resources online and at the library or people at the home improvement or hardware store that can help you figure out how to do it by yourself.But, if using professionals, expect to pay at least a few hundred dollars to fix the leak properly and to prevent any more Springtails from becoming your roommates. 90006 90005 You could also try Bifen Granules to prevent springtails from getting into your house. Amazon sells them in a 25lb bag. 90006 90005 Springtails, while annoying when they get into your home in mass quantities, are harmless little bugs. They are easy to get rid of thankfully, especially if you follow these tips and advice.90006 90005 Visit our Facebook Page to discuss this article! 90006.90000 How to Get Rid of Termites Naturally 90001 90002 Getting rid of termites yourself and doing so naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals is definitely something you could work on over a weekend. 90003 90002 Yes, it could be a bit frustrating as locating the termites and then deciding how you want to kill them could be tricky due to the location of the infestation. But, if you know what you are doing, you can do it all on your own without the need of hiring a professional pest control agent.90003 90002 It is easy so to say, but one thing is for sure — it’s not an instant fix. Therefore, you’re going to need to plan ahead. A few hours may not do the trick, a weekend would be ideal. When using some detection methods you need to plant bait and then wait a few days before you could begin with the termite extermination. Keep these pointers in mind as you proceed reading this article. 90003 90008 Natural Termite Control — Step by Step 90009 90002 Here’s a step-by-step process of what you need to do to get rid of termites naturally.Each step is further explained below. 90003 90012 90013 90014 Detection of the Termite mound 90015 — Locate all the termite hideouts. You would want to get rid of them all in one go. Else, they would just spread to the treated areas again. 90016 90013 90014 Protect your furniture 90015 — Is your home infested? Or are the termites busy in your yard. Either way, you should look into protecting existing furniture. 90016 90013 90014 Create a Cardboard trap 90015 — Wet and stack some cardboard sheets in a safe corner to distract the termites from your valuables.Cellulose in cardboard attracts the termites. 90016 90013 90014 Use beneficial Nematodes 90015 — Nematodes kill termites by releasing a certain kind of bacteria into their bodies and hence is an effective killing technique. 90016 90013 90014 Sunlight treatment on furniture 90015 — Direct sunlight gets rid of certain kinds of termites. Place infected furniture in direct sunlight. 90016 90013 90014 Get rid of wooden mulch 90015 — Mulch is a great source of cellulose and is basically termite chow.So try and use coconut husk mulch or another alternative which contains lower cellulose if you notice termites in your garden. . 90016 90037 90008 Step 1: Spotting the Termites 90009 90002 In order to get rid of termites yourself, you first need to locate their main hideouts and chow spots. Different kinds of termites leave different telltale signs, so let’s take a look at some of the most common kinds of termites: 90003 90042 A: Drywood Termites 90043 90002 As the name suggests, they live in areas with dry wood and are often found in floorboards, timber around your home, furniture, wooden walls, and the like.They are some of the most common types of termites to infest homes. They get their water from the wood they eat and build their nests in the wood itself and not in the soil and can live without ever making contact with the soil. 90003 90002 These infestations begin by a swarm of termites flying into or around your home, locating a crevice to begin their infestation and then dropping their wings before setting up camp. 90003 90002 90014 Signs of a Drywood Termite Infestation 90015 90003 90052 90013 90014 Wings 90015: If you’ve been vigilant you would have noticed termites flying around light sources, termite wings caught in spider webs, wings on window sills or on the floor before the infestation began or again a few years after an infestation while the queen produces a new swarm to spread out.90016 90013 90014 Frass 90015: Drywood termites tend to leave a lot of droppings in concentrated regions due to the fact that they live and eat in tight spaces. If you observe mounds of droppings around or below 90014 90061 dry wood 90062 90015, this is the type of termite you’ve got. The droppings are the size of pepper granules and may seem like dust. 90016 90013 90014 Bubbles in paint 90015: If you notice paint around wood bubbling or peeling and a hollow sound when you tap on it, it’s a sign of drywood termites eating up the wood from the inside.90016 90069 90002 90014 Note 90015: You would not find termite wings lying around after they have already infested a place. Also, notice (see images below) how termite wings are almost double the length of the termite, a lot longer than that of ants. Some ant varieties also spread in a similar way to termites, so do not be alarmed if you spot smaller wings. Ants are a pest too, but not nearly as bad as termites. 90003 90042 B: Dampwood Termites 90043 90002 Very rarely found in homes, dampwood termites are usually found in wet regions such as wet woods, marshes, and swamps to name a few.Since most termites use soil and soil caves to protect themselves from the dry, hot air, there is no need for these termites to ever come in contact with soil due to the environment in which they thrive. Since they are almost never found in homes, they have been included here just for the sake of completeness. 90003 90002 If you’ve got logs or any kind of wood that is consistently wet on the ground outside your home or if you’ve got a leaky roof with consistently wet beams, you could have dampwood termites in your home.90003 90002 The signs for the detection of dampwood termites are exactly the same as drywoood termites, the only difference being that they come for damp wood. 90003 90042 C: Subterranean Termites 90043 90002 They are some of the most destructive types and form huge colonies within the Earth. They build tunnels that connect from tree to tree and from support beam to support beam in a home. They can quickly destroy sparse woods and homes. 90003 90002 They do not build nests within the wood.Also, they eat along the grain of the wood. 90003 90002 90014 Signs of a Subterranean Termite Infestation 90015 90003 90052 90013 90014 Dirt: 90015 One of the best ways to determine if you’ve been infested with this variety is by checking for signs of mud in the wood they are eating. There are usually traces of dirt because they have their nests in the ground and only very rarely build above ground mounds if the environmental conditions are right. 90016 90013 90014 Eating patterns 90015: These termites eat along the grain of the wood and not against it.They only eat the soft layers of the wood and leave the harder parts resulting in a layered pattern of damaged wood. 90016 90013 90014 Mud tubes 90015: They build mud tubes to function as passage-ways between food. 90016 90069 90012 90013 The first thing that you need to do would be to get yourself a stick or screwdriver, as well as a flash light. 90016 90013 Then, you can start by going into your garage and basements, and begin tapping on any wood that you can find. 90016 90013 Begin by tapping on support beams, pillars, floor beams, wooden boxes, and furniture — if you hear a sort of hollow sound, that’s a sign of termites.90016 90013 Look around for mud trails as well. Termites usually leave mud trails and fallen wings behind. If you notice any of these problems, then you’ve got yourself a termite infestation. 90016 90037 90002 Treatment is most effective if you find out all their hiding spots together. Target all of the colonies at once. 90003 90002 Now that we’ve spotted the termites ‘main hideout (s) in and around your home, the next thing to do would be exterminate them. Let’s take a look at how you could do this, naturally and organically.90003 90008 Step 2: Set up Some Cardboard Traps 90009 90002 Termites love the cellulose that’s found in wood, paper, and cardboard. So, if you want to prevent them from getting onto your furniture and other valuables, you should create this delicious distraction for them. 90003 90008 Here’s What You Do: 90009 90012 90013 Get some cardboard and paper — around 4-5 sheets of cardboard should do the trick. 90016 90013 Next, wet them up and stack them above one another. 90016 90013 Now that they’re soaked, place them near the spots where you found most of the termites.90016 90013 After a couple of days, you should notice that when you flip the cardboard over, it’ll be loaded with termites. Using gloves, carry it into your backyard, then burn the cardboard along with the termites. 90016 90037 90002 Of course, this method is not going to get rid of all of them. However, it will still surely get rid of plenty and prevent them from getting to your furniture and closets. 90003 90002 This is something you should do when you have little time on your hand, as it’s going to prevent them from moving on to valuables.90003 90008 Step 3: Use Beneficial Nematodes 90009 90002 When it comes to getting rid of termites on your own, it’s best to combine as many extermination methods as you can, since you’ll want to get rid of each and every one of them (especially the queen). 90003 90008 How to Do It 90009 90052 90013 When you use beneficial nematodes, you will not be getting rid of just termites, but you’ll also be destroying any other kind of bugs that may be harming your home and garden, especially wood boring insects.All you need to do is spray them into the yard and your basement / garage and other infested rooms. 90016 90013 The nematodes kill termites by releasing a particular kind of bacteria into their bodies. So, there’s a good chance that the entire colony will be affected. It’s easy to apply, and they’re 90061 not 90062 harmful to humans or pets. 90016 90013 You can either buy beneficial nematodes online or at your local hardware store. When you spray, make sure to read the instructions on the box as each of them have different coverage areas.90016 90069 90002 Using boric acid is another great way to get rid of termites on your own. It’s a really effective way to get rid of all sorts of bugs, as it will not just get rid of termites, but also roaches and ants. 90003 90002 All you need to do is create a sort of paste using propylene glycol and apply it onto the furniture and wooden surfaces being attacked by the termites. Also, pour a bit into the termite mounds in the ground — this will ensure that all of them are killed. Make sure to use gloves when creating this mix.90003 90002 You could also sprinkle boric powder all around the termite mounds and the edges of your home. This would prevent the bugs from entering to a huge extent. But, you’ll need to keep a careful eye out, as they may find other entrances. 90003 90008 How do you kill the termite queen? 90009 90002 Ideally, there would simply be one single effective way to rid of termites. Of course, in that case, the best thing to do would be to kill the queen. 90003 90002 How do you do this? You can use termite bait or any sort of liquid termicide to get rid of the entire colony.90003 90052 90013 Termite bait systems are really easy to install — all you need to do is place the sticks into the ground and monitor them every few days. The monitoring system consists of a stick with holes and slits, which are placed into the soil for the termites to attack. 90016 90013 If you find the termites attacking the stick, add a bit of termite bait to it. They’ll then take it back to the colony for the queen and all the others to feed on — this will get rid of them all from the source itself.90016 90013 Another option would be Spectracide Terminate, First Line Termite Defense System, or any other similar mechanism that you can find at your local store. (One of our readers mentioned that this is highly toxic to birds and fish — so think twice before using it.) 90016 90013 Keep in mind you’ll also need the bait once you’ve spotted the termites. Some of the best include Cyper TC, Termidor SC, Premise 75 Termiticide and Phantom Termiticide. 90016 90069 90002 You can also ask your family, friends, or your neighbors if they’ve used something and what they recommend you purchase at your local store.However, the above-mentioned products are proven to be perfect exterminators. 90003 .90000 How to Get Rid of June Bugs — How to Get Rid of Stuff 90001 90002 June bugs are «grubs» or beetles that can be really pests in great numbers. During their active days, they can cause serious damage to your lawn or garden by eating and eventually damaging your plants, flowers, grass, and trees. 90003 90004 What is a June Bug? 90005 90002 A June bug, also known as the green June beetle, is about 15 to 22 millimeters in length. It is either dark brown or greenish-yellow in color. This grub is common in several states, such as Kansas and Texas.90003 90002 These insects prefer fruits of various plants. They also feed on decaying organic material in lawns and gardens. Larvae of these beetles usually feed on roots of grasses and other plants too. Their favorites are the root portions of carrots and sweet potatoes (Learn how to grow potatoes). 90003 90004 A (June) Bug’s Life 90005 90002 A June bug’s life cycle is quite short. It only lasts for a year. However, they are capable of multiplying really fast, making them a huge problem when infesting gardens and lawns.A female June bug is capable of laying 60 to 75 eggs in two weeks. It is during fall that adult June bugs lay their eggs. These eggs, after around two to three weeks, hatch into larvae, and become very active during spring. 90003 90002 Just like other beetles, their larvae often stay underground. They primarily feed on the roots of various plants and other crops. June bug larvae are just around 8 millimeters and grow up to 40 millimeters before they pupate and become adult June bugs. 90003 90002 June bugs are nocturnal creatures, so they become very active at night.They are also attracted to light sources and to each other as well. 90003 90004 Why June Bugs are Pests 90005 90002 June bugs do not bite, sting, damage furniture, or even carry diseases. However, in huge numbers, they may cause significant damage to your garden / lawn. Since they feed on foliage and other organic decaying materials, they cause unsightly damage. 90003 90002 June bugs can: 90003 90024 90025 90026 Damage your grass: 90027 June bug larvae feed on roots of grass, too. You will know when you have a severe infestation when your turf peels off like a carpet or a damaged wallpaper.90028 90025 90026 Kill your flowers and plants: 90027 June bug larvae also feed on the roots of plants and flowers. Initially, they droop and then plants turn brown or gray. Eventually, they die since they are no longer able to effectively absorb water and nutrients from the soil. 90028 90025 90026 Leave ugly spots on your trees: 90027 These insects also feed on moss and barks of trees. In huge numbers, they may leave ugly spots on your trees by damaging their bark. 90028 90025 90026 Cause soil to be «spongy»: 90027 The larvae of these pests often stay underground, tunneling their way to find their food.Over time, your soil may not have that solid feel anymore. This is a sign that there are lots of larvae underneath making lots of tunnels in search of something to munch on. 90028 90025 90026 Make your grass turn gray or die: 90027 Since larvae also damage the roots of your grass, over time, it may kill the grass, causing ugly spots to appear on your lawn or garden. 90028 90025 90026 Attract other predators: 90027 An abundant supply of June bugs in your garden or lawn may attract other predators like moles, gophers (Tips on how to get rid of gophers), and armadillos.These predators may compound your problem by causing even more damage. 90028 90049 90002 Aside from these, these pests may also frighten or scare you or other people in your home, especially girls and small children. If you really love your garden, you will really want to get rid of these pests before they completely ruin your garden. 90003 90004 Getting Rid of June Bugs 90005 90002 If you were to ask an exterminator, it is quite easy to get rid of June bugs, of course, by using pesticides and other chemicals.However, the use of such chemicals is quite risky for it may even kill good organisms that help your garden or lawn flourish. It may also harm your pets or even other people as well. 90003 90002 If you really want to get rid of June bugs using pesticides, there are common ones like imidacloprid or halofenozide. There are also other products available in the market. In fact, there are lots of them. Just make sure that you read the instructions very carefully. 90003 90002 Now if you want to get rid of June bugs the natural way, you can either use nematodes or encourage predators like birds and toads in your garden or lawn.You may not completely get rid of June bugs, but at least you can keep their population in check. 90003 90004 The Natural Way to Control June Bugs 90005 90002 If you will be using nematodes, you will have to wait until the time when June bugs lay their eggs. Nematodes are grub parasites. They live inside the bodies of the larvae and eventually kills it. 90003 90002 Nematodes can be easily purchased at gardening stores. Simply follow the instructions on how you should apply them you your garden.Usually, you will have to mix a certain amount of water then spray it on the affected area. 90003 90002 Another way is to attract other natural predators — predators like toads and songbirds. Birds love feasting on grubs. Not only will your garden be lively and natural, you also get rid of those pests with the help of the birds. 90003 90002 If you do not fear toads, they can greatly help too, especially if the number of June bugs are way too high already. Toads love these «tasty» treats. Since both creatures are nocturnal, a toad can effectively hunt down these pests.90003 90002 With the help of these creatures, you can eliminate those pests without worrying about the toxicity of the pesticide. However, effects may not be seen instantly. Remember, do not leave your porch or garden lights on, for they may further attract June bugs. If you enjoy reading this article, might as well read how to get rid of grubs. 90003 90002 Click here for more information about how to get rid of june bugs 90003 .90000 How to Get Rid of Centipedes 90001 90002 90003 In This Article: 90004 90005 I first encountered a house centipede when I was 12. I saw it on my way to bed one night, crouching on the wall above the stairs. I stood motionless, staring at it while I decided whether to wake my dad to ask him what that thing was, and to kill it for me.I’m notoriously phobic of creepy-crawlies, and was shaken enough to decide that waking my dad after midnight because of a bug that looked like this one was justifiable. He disagreed. Before going back to bed (leaving the centipede undisturbed), he told me that they crawl all over you and bite you while you sleep. The next morning, in a slightly repentant mood, he told me that this probably was not true. Turns out, it’s not. Centipedes rarely bite people, and sometimes their jaws are not even strong enough to pierce human skin in self-defense.If they manage it, a centipede bite will usually resemble a minor bee sting in a human or large mammal like a cat or dog. 90006 90005 The only creatures that need to worry about house centipedes are their fellow pests, since centipedes kill and eat a variety of things you’d probably rather get rid of, like bed bugs, termites, silverfish, spiders, and even cockroaches. Technically, then, they’re desirable in the home, but people have been telling me that about spiders for years, yet I do not want to find one of them in the shower with me, either.So if you’re like me, read on, and I’ll help you get rid of centipedes. 90006 90009 What is a Centipede? 90010 90005 90012 There are more than 2,000 species of centipede in the world, most of which live almost exclusively outdoors. The kind we’re talking about is the house centipede, scientific name Scutigera coleoptrata, the only species that can live its entire life and breed inside a building. The species is probably native to the Mediterranean region, but has made its way around the world thanks to international trade and travel.90006 90005 Centipedes are arthropods like insects, but they are not actually insects, since they have more than six legs (by far; the house centipede has an average of 30 when full-grown). They lay eggs-usually between 50 and 100-in the spring, and can live a relatively long time: 3-7 years. They spend most of the day hiding in dark places, and come out at night to hunt for small prey. Because they have to remain in a damp environment to keep from drying out, they are often found outdoors under rocks, tree bark, and leaves, and indoors in basements and bathrooms.90006 90009 Best Methods for House Centipede Control 90010 90018 Kill centipedes or capture them on sight-if you can. 90019 90005 Their rigid bodies and freakishly long, numerous legs make them very fast. But centipedes do not usually invade homes in enormous numbers, so if you do not see them often and you eliminate the one you’re looking at, you may have just taken care of your centipede problem.If you do not want to kill the centipede, but you want it out of your space, you can capture it in a jar and take it outside. Otherwise, spraying it with an aerosol insecticide that claims to kill centipedes-or simply squishing it-will do the trick. 90006 90018 Get rid of other small household pests, 90019 90005 and centipedes will move to someone else’s house, where there’s more to eat.90006 90018 Keep your house dry. 90019 90005 Centipedes dry out and die if they do not stay in a moist environment, so if you clean up damp closets and basements, and use dehumidifiers, centipedes will find a more hospitable place to live. 90006 90018 Use sticky traps.90019 90005 Put them in corners along the floorboards, where centipedes often hunt, and the traps will capture not only centipedes, but house insects as well. This will help you determine which other pests you need to eliminate, to deprive the centipedes of prey. You can order these sticky traps from Victor at Amazon. 90006 90018 Close off entrance points.90019 90005 Keep centipedes from entering your house in the first place by sealing cracks in the foundation and concrete walls, eliminating spaces around doors and windows, and covering basement floor drains with window screen. This will help with other home invading bugs too. 90006 90009 Chemical Centipede Extermination 90010 90005 If you are not satisfied with just keeping these creepy-crawlies out of your space, and you want to know how to kill centipedes, keep reading.If your only beef is with centipedes inside your house, you can put a powdered residual insecticide such as Drione in the places where centipedes usually hide, like in wall cracks, dark corners of the basement, crawl spaces, and under furniture. Keep in mind that centipedes will have to walk across an insecticide accidentally; because they usually go after moving prey, they are not susceptible to baits. 90006 90005 You can discourage centipedes from even going near your home by coating the bottom few feet of the side of your house, and soaking at least a five-foot band of soil around the house, with an outdoor residual spray insecticide such as Talstar or Demon WP.If you do not even want to encounter centipedes in your yard, be sure to spray the whole lawn and any mulch you use for gardening or landscaping. Remember, though, that insecticides alone will only work temporarily and often are detrimental to helpful bugs like honeybees. If your yard and house are still cluttered, damp, and full of tasty bugs, the centipedes will find you again. 90006 90009 Best Natural Centipede Control Methods 90010 90005 Actually, most methods of getting rid of centipedes are natural ones.I’ll provide a couple of additional suggestions here, but some natural solutions-like keeping your house dry and sealing potential points of entry-are detailed in the center of the page. 90006 90018 Reduce clutter, inside the house and out. 90019 90005 If your laundry is not on the floor, centipedes will be forced to find another hiding place. Outside, keep leaf litter, grass clippings, firewood, compost, and building materials cleaned up or away from the perimeter of the house.If you really hate centipedes (and you are not renting), you may even go so far as to tear down any ivy growing up the side of your house. Centipedes love to hide in it. 90006 90018 If you want to poison the centipedes, but you do not want to poison the earth, yourself, or your pets. 90019 90005 You can use natural pesticides like boric acid or food grade diatomaceous earth for continual centipede control.Products containing plant-derived pyrethrin will exterminate centipedes on contact, and can be used as a fog or spray. You can get a 10 lb bag of diatomaceous earth from Amazon for a decent price. 90006 90005 Visit our Facebook Page to discuss this article! 90006.