Category: Anti bugs

The need for the use of insect barriers

The barriers for plagues are very useful because while it is true that insects and plants carry out a symbiotic relationship. Not all insects are good for plants, since they are installed in them to use as a food source.

Pests in crops:

In the case of agriculture, usually non-flying insects, they represent a danger. Usually these insects, because they are not flying, can not pollinate the flowers. They only take what they need from their host without returning anything in return. They are usually housed under the leaves and through slits within which access and sighting is difficult. Or in the case of flying animals, they eat everything they need and then leave.

Aphid infection
Aphids being leaf pest in cultivation

 

There are two main types of pests that affect crops: Phytopathogens and crop-eating insects (the latter can not have the ability to fly. As we mentioned, we can not consider them as pollinators).

It is necessary to consider that the insects of each region are very difficult to exterminate with chemical methods, since they are animals native to a region.

Leaf quite consumed by insects
Beetle feeding on a plant

Phytopathogens:

In general the damages that they cause to the plants and the culture in general are:

Absorption of the sap and liquids that keep plants alive.

Consumption of peripheral areas of the plant leaf.

Exponential decrease of fruit plant growth.

Complete infection of some fruits.

Main groups of phytopathogens that can adhere to the plant are the aphids, commonly called aphids or mites. Their reproduction is quite accelerated and they are quite unpleasant to the eye, because the injuries that cause in the plants are quite notorious.

Translucent sheet with aphids
Phytopathogens infecting a leaf

Plant Eaters:

They are most popularly known, they are locusts and caterpillars that feed on mature crops, eating all the leaves and even some small stems.

For both cases there are specialized options for eradicating pests.

Hungry locust
When a crop is attacked by lobsters the loss of lobster is almost assured

When we talk about eradicating, we are not talking about killing everything that is close, as we would with insecticides. But to repel our plants the pests whit the use of barriers. Although chemical and physical alternatives exist for this. Physical alternatives represent minimal repercussion. Chemical agents can not pollute the soil, or water, and better yet, not consumers.. As we have already mentioned, it is only a matter of keeping the pests mentioned above away.

Green leaf devoid of barriers, being consumed by larvae
Caterpillars can also be a big problem, nobody wants to have a butterfly farm in food crops

How effective are these barriers?

Obviously it depends on the insect we are fighting against. Any one of them is undesirable. But it would be naive to think that any mesh or material we have on hand will be useful. There are plenty of presentations for these specialized meshes for each plant. In worm breeding, some nets can be used because they are sophisticated enough to protect worms and their enclosures from other animals such as cockroaches (which can feed on the same material that worms are consuming).

Where can I find a supplier who will provide me with all the proper equipment for the installation of these tools and barriers?

One of the most recommended, economical, with a very wide catalog and good attention is HORTOMALLAS.

 

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All You Need to Know About Insect Barriers

Spring brings with it the beautiful natural charm and pleasing weather. This also indicate the weather which is warmer, good for gardening and the beginning of the appearance of seasonal flowers and buds. But with it this also brings with it the bugs which emerge after the winter hiatus. And the time of being bothered by these bugs begins at living places, gardens and other open places ruining the beauty and charm of perfect weather. So one should consider in advance about the presence of bugs in the area before buying the house in this season. But if one has already made a choice about a house or is living in such an area there are still many options which can make these bugs and insects go away or kill them.

So one option that one has is to buy some anti bugs or anti insects to keep them away. These items are easily available in a local hardware or any other suitable shop or mall. These anti insects include sprays, repellant gels and many other technological and smoke emitting items. These things vary from being cheap to moderately affordable for a middle class person. But a thing to keep in mind is that to stay conscious about various chemicals used in that anti insect as they may be dangerous or toxic to humans and pets. These shouldn’t be causing any irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory organs. To avoid these problems one can also use natural insect barriers. These include a powder of garlic, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Sprinkling the said powder around the top of foundation touching the surface acts as an insect barrier. Another treatment like use of herbs, vinegar and water which is a superb bug repellant. Vinegar can also be used with essential oils or the essential oils with vodka also makes a good insect repellant. Witch hazel with herbs and water is also an alternative worth consideration.

Other options may also include insect barriers which may include nets, powders, sprays, electric fume systems, etc. to keep these bugs, flies and other bugs away from living area. These insect barriers in the form of net may also be affordable and some of them can be costly as well. Insect barriers cost depend upon features and material used. Some of these may also provide protection from multiple threats like UV radiations, birds, hails etc. These exclusion nets as insect barriers can also be used in agriculture to protect crops from harmful insects. However, the trend of these netting systems had begun since the 20th century. These are used mainly to keep whiteflies away from greenhouses. It works on the basis of simple phenomenon to keep insects away by providing such mesh sizes which are smaller are possible harmful insects. These nets are used not only for insects but also for the protection against hail storms and heavy rainfall. Some of the plant species are highly vulnerable to being beaten by impact forces as during hail storm or heavy rain. So the category of nets used are hail nets. Hail netting comes in variety of options one that can be used only for hail and others which can simultaneously prevent insects and harmful radiations to reach the plant surface. Not only agricultural purposes these hail nettings may also be used in houses with threat or vulnerability to property. But the aspect to consider to install these is the cost issue. These may be costly or not affordable by many people and hence they have to consider alternatives to achieve the same results.

Other option is the use of horticulture fleece. It is a non-woven, white, fabric made of polypropylene and is designed to serve as a grow tunnel, or a cover as floating row in order to protect plants from frost, insect damage and extreme weather conditions, however, allowing moisture and air to pass through the material to reach the plant surface and soil beneath it. These are helpful to maintain required humidity in the soil and also maintain the soil temperature and hence helps to accelerate and extend growing rate and season respectively. The famous options in which horticulture fleece is available are 50gsm, 22gsm and 17gsm weights. The variation in the size and shape is as per the requirement conditions. These conditions governing the horticulture fleece size and shape are the shade factors and the transmission quality. The use of horticulture fleece as an insect barrier is an effective mode of keeping the insects away, provide safety against winds, frost and excessive heat to newly sown seeds and other relatively weak plants. The hydrophilic nature is introduced in the horticulture fleece during the manufacturing. It also helps to create and maintain a micro climate around the plant. Overall the reports say that the usage of horticulture fleece increase the yield of the crop significantly. While installing such setups one should check for the UV protection, lifespan, strength against stretching and tearing. You can find insect barriers like nets, meshes and other kind of barriers in HORTOMALLAS.