How to control ants on orchids? Introduction to practical methods
Some beginner orchid growers often do not understand orchid habits well and find it hard to grow orchids successfully; the leaf tips burn and the plants collapse, and after one or two years only a few withered stumps are left. The cause is mostly orchid root rot. As the saying goes, to grow orchids, first grow the roots. Good roots, vigorous leaves, fragrant flowers. To cultivate a good pot of orchids...
Orchid ants: Orchid roots are fleshy roots, store a certain amount of water, are slightly sweet in nature, and the surrounding soil is very loose, so ants are often attracted to build nests in the potting soil, making the soil loose and affecting root absorption.Control methods: In ancient orchid growing in China, a shallow bowl was filled with water, and a tripod orchid pot was placed in it (the bottom hole must not be submerged) to prevent ants from invading. If an ant nest is found in the pot, repot and change the soil immediately, or place sweet, fragrant, oily foods around the pot to lure the ants out and kill them gradually. The orchid pot can also be immersed in water so that water seeps in through the bottom hole to drive out and drown the ants. In addition, some DDT powder can be sprinkled on the pot stand to prevent ants from invading the orchid pot.