Mokritsa - one of the worst weeds. Every gardener and gardener at least once faced with this problem and knows how difficult it is to deal with such grass. Let's figure out how to effectively get rid of the weed, what are the methods of getting rid of wood lice and find out how it looks, having examined the photo.
What a weed?
Mokritsa (starburst medium) - This is an annual weed plant with small white flowers in the shape of an asterisk. She has round, pointed at the end of the leaves, and the stem twists and spreads. 
See also the medicinal properties of the herb woodlouse.She loves wet and shady places. But sometimes it grows in very unpleasant conditions for any plant and grows despite all the inconveniences. It is difficult to get rid of the plant, as the grass produces a very large number of seeds (about 15,000), and is also capable of rooting with stems. Mokritsa begins to grow in early spring, and the grass disappears only with the onset of frosts, so the question of how to get rid of the weed is relevant for everyone who encountered it.
Did you know? The stems and leaves of grass contain a decent amount of ascorbic acid and carotene, so the wood louse is used in cooking and even makes soft drinks with its use.
Is it possible to overcome it?
There is no one right answer to the question of how to get rid of wood lice in the garden. There are many different tips to combat it, adhering to which it is possible to get rid of the annoying weed completely. 
Important! Seeds and parts of the stem remain able to grow into a new plant for more than one year after they have fallen into the soil.
Methods of getting rid of woodlouse
Ways to combat this plant are divided into two types. Weed can be removed mechanically - weeding and digging or use special chemicals. Each of the methods has its pros and cons. Consider how you can deal with snapper, so that you can choose the appropriate method.
Did you know? This plant predicts the weather - if in the morning its flowers do not open, it will rain during the day.
Manual cleaning
This method is very laborious, but the result will pleasantly surprise you. Just follow the rules:
- try to weed the grass often before seeds appear;
- do not chop and do not leave grass on the ground - the wood louse is capable of taking root both with a chopped piece of the stem and a completely torn plant, therefore breaking this rule you will not be able to get rid of the weed in the garden, but at least double its quantity;
- loosen the ground - the wood louse is light-requiring and takes root at a depth of one centimeter, therefore by deepening the seeds you will prevent the shoot.
Important! Do not add woodlice to compost. In order that she could not grow, the compost should last 3 years.
Read about other weeds that suppress the growth of cultivated plants: sunflower broomrape, nettle, bindweed, euphorbia, dandelion, sow thistle, dodder, quinoa, purslane, bowberry and wheatgrass.
Use of herbicides
If you prefer a chemical treatment, then you can use herbicides (such as Tornado or Hurricane) against the woodlouse.
It is important to remember that when processing chemicals you need to use protective clothing and carry out procedures in calm, calm weather.
Herbicides are diluted with a calculation of 120 ml per 5 l of water. This amount is enough for the processing area of one hundred.
You can spray weeds when they have grown about 5-10 cm.
If you are afraid that spraying the grass you touch and useful plants, then you can process it locally using a brush.
Woodlouse and soil deoxidation
The plant will certainly appear where the soil is acidic. Dissolve the soil usually in spring or autumn. In the spring they use chalk and ash, and in the fall they use slaked lime.
Lime is the most popular remedy, but often it cannot be used. Lime is used every few years.
Important! For the best effect, you need to take finely ground limestone.Chalk and ash will have a less aggressive effect on the soil, and some consider ash to be an ineffective method.
Deacidification is carried out as follows: the substance of your choice is added to the ground during digging. 
Preventive measures
In order not to wonder how to deal with woodlice in the garden, you need to carry out some preventive measures. These tips will not be a panacea, but will significantly reduce the risk of weed on your site, and will also be an effective addition for those gardeners who have already encountered such a problem. It should be noted that an integrated approach to getting rid of woodlice will improve the final result.
Several activities that hinder the growth of biting midge:
- alternate what you grow;
- cover the soil with mulch - it is better to use fresh grass or hay;
- you can early harvest and sow the area with rye or barley - lick will not withstand such competition. Late autumn cereals can be dug up.
