Succulent plants, with their unique beauty and easy maintenance, have been loved by many flower enthusiasts. During the maintenance process, succulent plants are often plagued by scale insects. Scale insects reproduce rapidly, and if not controlled in time, they will seriously affect the growth of succulent plants. This article will unveil the reproduction methods of succulent scale insects and provide effective prevention and control strategies.
The reproduction method of succulent scale insects1. Sexual reproduction
The reproduction of scale insects mainly relies on sexual reproduction, that is, after the mating of male and female insects, the female insects lay eggs. Under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, the eggs hatch into larvae after a period of time.
2. Asexual reproduction
In addition to sexual reproduction, scale insects can also reproduce rapidly through asexual reproduction methods. Some scale insect species can reproduce asexually, such as viviparous, that is, the female insects give birth to larvae directly.
3. Transmission routes
Scale insects can be transmitted through the following ways:
(1) Soil transmission: The eggs and larvae of scale insects can survive in the soil. When new plants are planted, scale insects are transmitted accordingly.
(2) Plant transmission: Scale insects can spread from infected plants to other healthy plants.
(3) Insect transmission: In the process of predation by natural enemies or other insects of scale insects, scale insects may be transmitted to other plants.
Related vocabulary of succulent scale insect reproduction1. Scale insects
2. Sexual reproduction
3. Asexual reproduction
4. Viviparous
5. Transmission routes
6. Soil transmission
7. Plant transmission
8. Insect transmission
9. Eggs
10. Larvae
Prevention and control strategy for succulent scale insects1. Preventive measures
(1) Choose healthy succulent plants and avoid buying plants with scale insects.
(2) Maintain good ventilation, reduce humidity, and reduce the breeding conditions for scale insects.
(3) Regularly inspect the plants and remove scale insects in a timely manner.
2. Treatment methods
(1) Physical control: Use tools such as brushes and alcohol cotton balls to remove scale insects, and pay attention to removing diseased and residual bodies.
(2) Chemical control: Spray insecticides such as pymetrozine and acetamiprid, but it should be noted that insecticides are toxic to succulent plants and should be used with caution.
3. Biological control
Use natural enemies of scale insects, such as predatory ladybirds and parasitic wasps, for biological control.
Understanding the reproduction method of succulent scale insects helps us better prevent and treat scale insect diseases. In the actual maintenance process, it is necessary to combine various prevention and control methods to ensure the healthy growth of succulent plants. It is hoped that this article can provide useful references for the majority of flower enthusiasts.