Polycarbonate greenhouse tobacco stick

In polycarbonate greenhouses, in most cases, a warm and humid environment is formed, which is a tasty morsel for the reproduction of various pests and microorganisms. To avoid an unpleasant situation, it is necessary to carry out disinfecting measures with pests and diseases. The safest method is to smoke with tobacco smoke. The use of a tobacco checker in polycarbonate greenhouses is an absolutely safe and reliable procedure. The coating and the backbone will not suffer any negative consequences, since nicotine acts as an active substance. How the tobacco checker is used in gardening will be discussed in our article.

What is the preferable tobacco checker for a polycarbonate greenhouse

The notable advantages of using tobacco checkers are:

• Easy to use.
• Carries out the fight against various insects and diseases without any harm to the crops that are planted in the greenhouse.
• Tobacco smoke has a repellent effect against rodents and bees.
• Smoke penetrates into absolutely all places, even those that are hard to reach for humans.
• The emitted carbon dioxide is an excellent natural preservative that has a good effect on plant photosynthesis. The ripening time of the fruit is accelerated, the foliage acquires juiciness, density and fleshiness. There are no hazardous chemicals in the composition. Nicotine has a destructive effect only against parasites.
• With the help of fumigation, large beds can be processed.

When is a tobacco smoke bomb used?

If you notice that your crops that you grow in the greenhouse have begun to grow and develop poorly, and at the same time the leaves begin to be affected by various diseases and pests, then this is a clear signal that tobacco processing needs to be carried out. Especially such processing is necessary for polycarbonate greenhouses, since it is in them that the air humidity can be very high, which is the reason for the reproduction of pests and diseases. Here are some insects against which tobacco checkers are good to use:

• Aphid.
• Medianitsa.
• Spider mite.
• Earthen fleas.
• Butterfly
• Whitefly.
• Thrips.
• Phytophthora.

It is also possible to use tobacco sticks as a preventive measure:

• for routine disinfection of the greenhouse,
• to stimulate the growth of vegetable crops,
• in order to increase the safety of fruits.

Nicotine, which is contained in checkers, absolutely does not cause any harm to plants. Certain crops (potatoes, eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes) contain small amounts of nicotine. Tobacco smoke has a short duration. Insect poisoning occurs only at the time of the procedure. It is for this reason that fumigation should be carried out more than once.

Types of tobacco checkers

In stores you can find several varieties of tobacco checkers, which we will dwell on in more detail below. All these types of checkers have proven themselves well, safe for crops, in contrast to sulfur checkers.

In order for there to be any positive effect, you must strictly follow the instructions of the drug. If not, then this product is uncertified.

Tobacco checker Hephaestus

The composition of the tobacco checker Hephaestus includes tobacco crumbs and an incendiary mixture.The package has a cylindrical shape, the weight of the package can be 160 or 250 g. It is well suited for combating various types of pests: spider mites, aphids, and honeydew. Has a stimulating effect on plant growth and development.

If the drug is open, it can quickly lose its properties. If you have a substance left, it is best to keep it away from flammable objects. The storage room should be dry, the air temperature should be + 20… + 25 degrees. If, for example, the area of ​​your greenhouse is about 25 sq. m, then it will be enough for you to purchase 1 piece.

Tobacco checker Phytophtornik

This type of tobacco checker has proven itself well with fungal diseases: with powdery mildew, late blight, rust and other types of fungi. The composition of the tobacco checker includes: tobacco crumbs, an igniter, a combustion stabilizer, a large amount of sodium bicarbonate, which has destructive properties in the fight against fungi.

The drug has a cylindrical shape, weight about 220g. 1 package of the drug will be enough to treat a greenhouse with an area of ​​up to 35 sq. m. A repeated fumigation procedure with the drug can be carried out 2 days after the first treatment. If the packaging has been broken, then the drug has the property of self-destruction.

Tobacco checker Volcano

This type of tobacco checker is well suited in the fight against late blight, as well as other pests of garden crops. It is very popular among summer residents. The drug has a cylindrical shape. The composition includes: tobacco dust, ignition mixture, cardboard membranes.

If you are going to use the drug to stimulate plant growth, then 1 pc. the drug will be enough to process 50 sq. m plot. If you are going to carry out treatment against pests, then 30 sq. m 1 pc. drug. Insects do not get used to the drug.

How to properly use a tobacco stick in a greenhouse

Before processing with a tobacco checker, everything must be carefully cleaned in the greenhouse, namely:

• We are cleaning the topsoil, removing foliage and dead plant areas.
• We are engaged in disassembling racks.
• Remove all unnecessary items from the greenhouse: boxes, boxes, containers.
• The greenhouse cover needs to be cleaned with a soapy solution. It is especially necessary to rinse the joints and seams. It is in them that various microorganisms and pest larvae can be contained.
• Loosen the soil so that the combustion products can more easily get into the ground. At the same time, various parasites and mold will also be destroyed.
• Carry out sealing of the greenhouse, paying special attention to cracks and gaps, joints.
• Walls and soil need light moisture. A humid environment is suitable for better smoldering. Arrange the brick stands in an even order.

If you plan to use only 1 piece. preparation, you can place it exactly in the center. To correctly calculate how many checkers you need, you need to take into account its size and the purpose of their use.

What time to choose

It is best to disinfect greenhouses in the spring and autumn. To improve the first treatment carried out, it is best to repeat the fumigation procedure 4-5 days after the first treatment.

If you are going to plant vegetables in the spring, then the first processing with a tobacco checker is best done 3 weeks before planting.

Autumn processing can be carried out after you harvest. After the procedure is carried out, the room will need to be well ventilated and closed until the next season.

It is possible to use tobacco sticks during the period of active plant growth. It is not worth taking vegetables out of the greenhouse, the smoke will not bring any harm to the plants. It is best to carry out the fumigation procedure in the evening, in cloudy or cool times, so that vegetables cannot die from stuffiness.

How to properly set fire to a smoke bomb in a greenhouse

It is imperative to set fire to a tobacco checker on the street. You need to install it on a pedestal of bricks, set fire to the wick and step back a little so that the flame could not touch you and your clothes. After about 15-20 seconds, it will go out and the desired fumigation process will begin. After that, it can be sent to the greenhouse.

Checkers must be placed around the perimeter of the room, do not forget the door is tightly closed. The smoking process can continue for several hours. After the end of the procedure, the room must be well ventilated and after a few days, the fumigation procedure must be repeated.

Many say that the use of drugs has a detrimental effect on insects after 1 treatment, and after 2 procedures the larvae themselves begin to die. There is no effect of smoke on eggs.

Compliance with safety measures

The use of a tobacco cone is absolutely harmless for both people and plants, and for the polycarbonate greenhouse itself. But you still need to follow certain precautions:

• If you are going to use several pieces of tobacco sticks, then be sure to wear safety glasses to protect the mucous membrane of the eyes.
• To protect exposed parts of your body, it is best to wear long sleeves.
• When you set the checker, you need to hold your breath for a while.
• The room must be airtight so that the smoke does not go outside the greenhouse.
• You should not be inside the greenhouse during the fumigation procedure.
• After the burning is over, it is impossible to enter the greenhouse for several hours. Dissipation of carbon dioxide should occur.

We carry out a set of works after processing the greenhouse with a tobacco checker

If you use those tobacco sticks that we examined earlier, then there is no need to carry out any specific work. You just need to ventilate the greenhouse well so that all smoke and odor disappears completely. Then you can go about your usual activities in it. If you need to enter it before the burning ends, then do not forget about a protective mask.

You can use a tobacco checker throughout the season. It does not contain chemicals. The checker is easy to use. She is good at fighting many pests and diseases that can negatively affect the development of vegetable crops. It is important to remember that when using tobacco sticks, you need to observe safety measures and act in accordance with all operating instructions