Mites on violets

There is no doubt that the violet is a desirable and most popular inhabitant of window sills in many apartments. Florists are engaged in the cultivation of this plant for its year-round flowering, variety of colors and shapes. About violets it can rarely be said that they are unpretentious plants to care for. In order for the plant to bloom and can please its owner for a long period of time, you will need to try a little. The most evil and dangerous enemies of the plant are mites. The mite on violets is an insect with microscopic dimensions.

A tick on violets. Views

Violet affected by a tick: photo

Ticks are difficult to see, so the harm they can bring to plants will be immediately felt. Most often, old violet foliage is subject to infection. The seamy side of the leaves is covered with clearly visible depressed spots with a brown color, the foliage seems to be pierced with blunt needles.

• If you notice the presence of red dots on the leaves of the plant, surrounded by cobwebs, then this means that the plant has been attacked by red spiderweb tick. In this case, the foliage of the plants begins to curl and dry out. Therefore, a spider mite on violets is a malicious pest, which must be immediately disposed of.
• Another enemy of violets is cyclamen mite. The cyclamen mite is capable of infecting young foliage in the center of the bush. Deformation of the leaves occurs, it is possible to observe the appearance of yellow spots, which have a round shape, while the center of the rosette is compacted. The greatest danger may be that when infected with a cyclamen mite on violets, the center of growth dries up, which means that the plant stops growing. The stems begin to shorten, the bases of the leaves acquire a bloom of gray. The buds stop developing, the flowers begin to clump. The foliage becomes fragile and more pubescent.
• Also, the danger is fraught with flattened mite on violets or false spider mites. To date, there are about 40 species of flat beetle mites.
• Orange flat mites or greenhouse mite on violets... The insect has a very small size, so it is difficult to see a greenhouse mite on violets without a special magnifying device. However, the presence of a greenhouse mite on a violet can still be seen: the upper part of the foliage begins to become shagreen, as if beaten. The edges of the foliage in dry weather conditions begin to roll down. Most often, the lower foliage of the plant is affected and begins to wither.

Tick ​​on violets: signs of damage

Tick ​​on violets: photo

The plant can be attacked by various types of mites. Each type of mite is capable of causing damage to the plant in different ways. But there are signs that are characteristic of absolutely all types of mites, by which you can immediately determine the presence of these insects on the plant.

If the central foliage in the flower outlet begins to twist, become fragile and stop its development, then this may indicate an attack from the side cyclamen tick.

In the presence of tarzonemide pollen begins to become too loose and fall on the surface of the flower petals.

The mite on violets begins to lay eggs on the foliage. If you look with a magnifying device, then you can see the roughness and compaction on the foliage, it is also possible to feel it with your fingers. The foliage that has been affected by ticks becomes more pubescent.

The color of the foliage changes - they begin to fade noticeably, resemble sprinkled flour or ash, and can take on a brownish-gray color. The stem becomes short. This may indicate the presence of cyclomene, strawberry or other mites. All types of mites begin to deplete the plant to a greater extent. Foliage and stems begin to break quickly.

If the plant has been damaged by tarsonemides, the violet begins to become weak, lose buds, and flowering does not occur.

The presence of a tick will immediately give out the state of the foliage - a large number of small and light spots begin to appear on it - this is the place where the tick bites the leaf plate. The more the plant is affected, the more such points there will be on the plant.

How to treat violets from a tick

Tick ​​on violets: photo

If the plant has been attacked by ticks, then the fight against ticks on violets will be problematic. It is better to take preventive measures in advance to keep the plant strong and healthy.

When buying plants, it is best to store the plant separately from other plant species for a period of time until the acclimatization period has passed. The plant is a lover of cleanliness. Withered flowers, rotten and yellowed foliage are to be removed.

Do not bring cut plants to the room where the plant is grown. This applies primarily to roses, which are constantly accompanied by ticks. As well as indoor plants, which can be a good breeding ground for insects.

If you take proper care of the plant, you can reduce the risks of encountering ticks and prevent a long struggle with ticks on violets.

The plant tolerates fertilization, watering, lighting and temperature conditions well - they should be kept at an optimal level. If you will be growing several plants, then the containers should be placed farther from each other. This will prevent the movement of the pest from one plant to another.

A tick on violets. Bathing treatment and prevention

If the weather is dry and the weather is very hot, then the plant needs bathing, but several rules are required.

So, how to wash a violet from a tick?

To properly wash the violet from the tick, you need to carefully turn the container upside down with the growth point. You need to hold both the container and the ground with your fingers. A stream of water must be directed to the outside of each large sheet. With the other hand, you need to gently wipe the sheet plate. You will be able to feel small compaction on the foliage - egg-laying. It is precisely such seals that you need to try to remove by wiping the leaves. If the edges of the leaves are curled, they should also be gently opened and rubbed. There may also be deposits.

Tick ​​on violets: photo

The plant should only be washed with hands. Rags and sponges are not used. The use of various devices can cause the spread of various diseases. And just wash your hands and nothing will be left.

When washing the plant, you need to pay attention to the fact that water does not get into the center of the outlet, flowers or a container. This will be difficult to do. For washing the plant, it is best to choose slightly warmed water. If the plant does not bloom at all, then it is possible to use water, the temperature of which will be 40 degrees.

It is not allowed to wash the plant if the room is cold. You can not bathe a plant with rotten and sluggish leaves - there is a risk that the root system will begin to rot if water splashes.

After you bathe the plant, soak the center of the outlets by any convenient method, trying not to harm the plant.

It is important to use running water. If you have several containers with a plant, then you cannot bathe them in one basin in order to avoid the risk of contamination of one plant through another through the water.

After you carry out the bathing procedure, you will immediately notice how the plant will immediately come to life, take on a gorgeous appearance. Bathing not only helps cleanse the plant, but it also helps create a moist environment around the plant, which will help keep the plant free from ticks.

If the room in which the plant is grown is dry and warm, then the number of insects can increase several times. The plant begins to suffer from both hot conditions and pests. for this reason, swimming in running water will be a kind of life buoy for the plant in such a situation.

If the temperature in the room is about + 18 ... + 22 degrees, while the level of humidity is normal, the insects will lose their activity and danger. Flares cannot do the same harm to adult plants as to rooted leaves with babies. Also, such plants are difficult to rinse under water due to their small size, and they catch colds more easily after bathing, even with a slight draft (gray mold may appear).

Then it is possible to use special drugs, for example, acarcides. The drug will need to be diluted in water, following the instructions, and the plant should be sprayed with the children. Most often, after the first treatment, the plant ceases to be attractive to the tick.

After the spraying procedure, young plants must be placed in a warm room. It is not necessary to cover the plant with a film in order to avoid rotting of the plant. so that the plant can be easily dried, it must be placed under a low-power lamp, at a safe distance from the light source, in order to avoid getting burned by the plant.