What are the cockchafer larvae afraid of: how to deal with the pest
The cockchafer is a common pest in the garden.
Getting rid of the larvae can be difficult.
How to get rid of cockchafer larvae
Feeding the beds with nitrogen will help you. May beetle larvae are sensitive to this element, which is why they rarely appear in soils rich in nitrogen.
You can monitor the nitrogen levels in the soil.
You can also plant special plants. These include white clover, marigolds, citrus plants, and lavender.
Mulching and attracting birds and animals can also help.
Using onion skins also works well.
Using natural repellents will help you. After all, many aromatic herbs, such as mint, basil or lavender, repel the cockchafer and insect larvae.
Plant these plants near vulnerable crops.
The most effective method among all strategic ones is sowing green manure.
This is also the simplest thing you can do for your garden.
Mustard will help you, which, with the right approach, will help you not only drive away the beetleworm, but also cleanse the soil of the causative agents of potato scab rot.
In addition, beetle larvae are repelled by mustard, elderberry, and cruciferous plants.
