Always troubled by pests when growing flowers? Do these things well to effectively avoid insect infestation

Newly bought flowers and plants should not be placed together with other flowers at home before they have been thoroughly disinfected and inspected, so as to prevent pests from spreading to other plants. New plants should be isolated for a period of time and carefully observed, and only after confirming there is no problem can they be put back. Dead leaves or rotted roots must be removed as early as possible to avoid triggering pest problems.

The prevention and control of pests and diseases can be regarded as the top priority in the daily care of flowers. In this regard, it is essential to prevent and control them early, take preventive measures before trouble arises, and eliminate pests and diseases in time so as to ensure the continued survival of the flowers. General methods for preventing and controlling flower pests and diseases: maintain the environmental hygiene of the flower cultivation area, which can reduce damage. Protect the plants; do not let them be skinned or injured, and guard against the invasion of pathogens. Strengthen daily management, keep water and fertilizer appropriate, air circulation good, temperature suitable, and lighting moderate, so that the plants grow robustly and the breeding and spread of pests and diseases are controlled.

Whether repotting or pruning flowers and plants, pay attention to regularly disinfecting the soil, tools, and so on, to avoid flower infection caused by lack of disinfection, which then becomes an opportunity for pest invasion. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to apply organic fertilizer that is not completely decomposed, especially eggshells that still contain egg white or freshly peeled fruit skins, as these easily attract all kinds of insects and cause unnecessary pest infestation of the flowers.

For succulents, the common pests are fungus gnats and scale insects. There are many ways to kill fungus gnats, and the following have all been proven effective through the practice of flower enthusiasts. Sticky trap method: one is a temporary fix, which is to buy a few yellow sticky traps and hang them near the potted plants. It does have an effect, but it does not kill them very thoroughly. Spraying method: this method not only addresses the symptoms but can also solve the problem at the root, but many flower enthusiasts are rather resistant to this method. After all, using chemicals on a balcony is more or less unpleasant. There are many pesticides to choose from, and two are mainly recommended here.

If there are very few fungus gnats, controlling the moisture of the potting soil and keeping ventilation and dryness can basically keep them under control, but if they have become rampant, then it is best to use pesticides. Although it is inconvenient on a balcony, we can move the flowers outdoors to use pesticides and then move them back indoors. So far, using pesticides is the most reliable means of killing fungus gnats. Although changing the soil can also work, the project is somewhat large, and repotting requires a certain recovery time for the plants.

Here are a few more methods for preventing and controlling pests. Mash tomatoes with water, remove the residue and take the juice, mix 3 parts of the original juice with 2 parts water evenly, add a small amount of laundry detergent, and spray the plants; this can effectively prevent and control red spider mites. Soak orange peel in 10 times its amount of water for 24 hours, and use the liquid to spray rose and Chinese rose plants; this can effectively prevent and control aphid damage. Placing orange peel on the soil surface of rose and Chinese rose pots regularly can prevent ants.

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