What are the weed molds and insect pests of the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju)? With cultivation pictures
What weed molds and insect pests are there in cultivating the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju)? What good methods are there to control them? Netizens are asked to share. The weed molds and insect pests that need to be controlled in cultivating the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) are: molds, Coprinus fungi, mushroom flies and mites; the detailed control methods can be found in the list below. Prevention methods for weed molds and insect pests of the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju): 1. Environmental pre...
What weed molds and insect pests are there in cultivating the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju)? What good methods are there to control them? Netizens are asked to share.The weed molds and insect pests that need to be controlled in cultivating the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) are: molds, Coprinus fungi, mushroom flies and mites; the detailed control methods can be found in the list below.
Prevention methods for weed molds and insect pests of the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju):
1. Environmental prevention:
The mushroom house and bed frames must first undergo strict sterilization and insect killing; during the mushroom growing period, work on heat preservation, moisture retention and ventilation should be done as well as possible.
2. Raw material management:
The quality of the compost must meet the requirements. Raw materials that have been rained on, are moldy and rotten, or have fermented must not be used; when processing the raw materials, the pH value of the compost must be properly controlled.
3. Strengthen management:
In daily management work, be careful and meticulous, check more and observe frequently, detect diseases and insect pests in time, and eliminate them at the initial stage.
Control methods for weed molds and insect pests of the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju):
1. Mold control methods:
Molds grow on the surface of the compost and compete with the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) for nutrients and water; some also secrete substances that hinder the growth of the oyster mushroom. High temperature, high humidity and poor ventilation in the mushroom house are the reasons for mold development.
Therefore, the mushroom house should be ventilated to regulate the temperature and humidity inside and keep the air fresh. Once mold appears, the compost covered with mold can be removed with tweezers, or a thin layer of lime powder can be sprinkled on the mold to kill it.
2. Coprinus fungus control methods:
When the compost quality is poor, the pH value is too high, ventilation is poor, and humidity is too high, Coprinus fungi are likely to appear. Therefore, the above causes should be addressed immediately and prevention strengthened. Once they appear, they should be pulled out immediately.
3. Mushroom fly control methods:
The main pest harming the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) is its larva, the maggot. The maggot first invades the stipe, then gradually moves to the cap, boring countless small holes in the fruiting body. When maggots appear, watering can be stopped appropriately to let the bed surface dry, so that the larvae die from lack of water; for the adults, 5 g of monosodium glutamate, 25 g of white sugar, 0.25 ml of dichlorvos and 1000 ml of water can be mixed to trap and kill them.
4. Control of mite pests:
Mites mostly feed on mycelium and cause great harm. If mites are found, a 1:1000 dilution of chlorfenethol or a 1:800 dilution of chlorfenethol solution can be sprayed to kill them.
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