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What diseases and insect pests do the bananas have and how to control them

Saul Goodman
2020-06-28 13:08:29
Its main disease is anthrax, which will damage the edge and tip of the leaves. The damaged leaves are easy to fall. Daily ventilation and ventilation should be strengthened. The diseased leaves should be removed in time and burned. After the disease, the fungicides such as Teflon and chlorothalonil should be used for disinfection and sterilization. In terms of insect damage, it is easy to infect the scale insects, which will lead to dryness. If the quantity is small, it can be removed manually first. If it is serious, it can be sprayed with chemicals, and it can be killed with Omethoate.

I. anthrax

Symptoms: it mainly occurs on the leaves, often endangering the edge and tip of the leaves. At the beginning, there are small spots on the leaves, which are reddish brown in color. At the later stage, when it is serious, most of the leaves will be dead and withered, and the damaged leaves are very easy to fall. This disease is easy to appear in the environment of high temperature and humidity. If the environment is airtight, it will be more serious.

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Prevention and control: Daily ventilation and ventilation should be strengthened, the diseased leaves should be removed in time and burned to reduce the possibility of transmission. After the onset of the disease, the fungicides such as tefulin and chlorothalonil can be used for disinfection and sterilization, which is difficult to eradicate once. It needs to be sprayed every 10 days, about 2-3 times in a row to control the disease.

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II. Scale insects

Symptoms: it is easy to appear when it is hot and humid. These pests will lie on the plant and suck juice, causing water shortage and drying of leaves and stems. In serious cases, it will lead to death.

Prevention and control: usually pay attention to good maintenance methods, timely ventilation management, and try to avoid pests. If there are fewer pests, they can be removed manually first. This method is safer, but it is not easy to eradicate. If it is serious, spray it with chemicals, and kill it with Omethoate.

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