The common insect pests of the bamboo are citrus mealybug and scale insect. They are mainly parasitic on the leaves, sucking juice and producing pathogens.
Citrus mealybug is a kind of common insect pest, which damages many kinds of flowers. Adults and nymphs absorb the sap of branches and leaves, which makes the plants grow slowly, the branches and leaves deform and shrink, and even cause coal pollution, which affects the ornamental effect. They live on the bamboo leaves on the back of tortoise, making them filthy.
When the insect quantity is small, it shall be scraped off in time, and the leaves shall be cleaned to wipe out the traces of insect growth.
In case of serious insect damage, spray 1500 times of 50% fenitrothion solution or 1000 times of 50% phoxim solution in the larva incubator once every 10 days for 2-3 times.
Pay attention to pruning in time, ventilation and light transmission at ordinary times, and do not create growth space for pests.
The scale insect is a common pest of bamboo. It is mainly harmful to petioles, leaves and adults for sucking juice and inducing leaf spot or brown spot.
It can be removed gently with a toothbrush or washed with water during home maintenance.
When the amount is large, 40% Omethoate emulsifiable concentrate 1000 times can be used for spraying in the nymph stage.
Ensure that the maintenance environment of the bamboo is sunny, and often open windows for ventilation and humidity control. Often take care of the leaves of the bamboo to ensure the luster and tidiness.
