A nutritious food source, the leaves, stems and tubers of the potato plant can prove irresistible to some insects, both above ground and below ground. Common pests include potato leafhoppers, flea beetles, Colorado potato beetles, grubs and worms. 10 июл. 2013 г.
What is eating my potatoes in the ground?
Soil Insects Wireworms, flea beetles, potato tuberworm and white grubs are all soil-dwelling pests that feed on potato tubers. Wireworms are small, yellow-brown worms, while white grubs and potato tuberworms are white-ish. Flea beetles are tiny and black, but their destructive larvae are slender and white.
How do you stop potatoes from being eaten?
A more frugal method of control is to set wireworm traps. Dig several holes, 10cm (4in) deep, then plant half a potato or a chunk of carrot. Backfill the holes with soil and mark their locations with sticks. Before planting your potatoes, dig up the traps and pop any wireworm you find onto a bird table.
What bugs are attracted to potatoes?
Potato bugs or potato beetles are often attracted to potatoes, roots, and tubers in gardens. What is this? Like most garden destroying pests, the Colorado potato beetle is attracted to food sources, shelter, and a good breeding ground.
What do you do for potato bugs?
Monterey Garden Insect Spray (Spinosad) is a highly effective bio-pesticide recommended for use against potato beetles. For best results, apply when young. Safer® BioNeem contains azadirachtin, the key insecticidal ingredient found in neem oil.
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