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How to deal with gardenia leaf insect

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2019-12-25 08:21:32
Gardenia has insects on its leaves, which are generally divided into three kinds. The first is aphid, which can be removed by artificial methods in the early stage, and can be used as insecticide or mosquito repellent incense in the middle stage. The second is scale insect, which needs special liquid medicine and lime powder. The third is red spider, which should be prevented at the initial stage. The treatment can be washed or medicated.

I. aphids

1. Introduction: it is the most important insect pest, which is harmful to roots, stems and other parts.

2. Treatment: adjust the treatment method according to different periods. If it is the initial stage, wash the plant directly with water. If not, wipe them with a cloth. Be sure to get rid of them completely, or they will reproduce quickly. If the disease is very serious and the number of insects is very large, you need to use liquid medicine, such as trichlorfon. Or smoke with the help of mosquito repellent incense.

2. Scale insects

1. Introduction: they will not only directly damage the plants, but also indirectly cause soot disease. We must deal with them in time.

2. Treatment: in the initial stage, the fungicide can be used to exterminate insects. If the situation is serious again, they can be exterminated by spraying lime powder. After most of the insects are eliminated, the plant should be placed in a shady and windy place. Also pay attention to drainage, this can promote plant recovery, can also prevent insect damage.

Three, red spider

1. Introduction: it will make the leaves turn yellow and the plants grow badly. It usually appears on the back of the leaves.

2. Treatment: prevention is very important. The temperature should not be too high and the light should not be too strong. Otherwise, spiders are easy to breed. After discovery, a small amount of water can be used to wash them off, or water can be soaked in cigarette butts. When the quantity is large, you can use medicine, such as Omethoate.

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