What to do if there are small black flying insects in the pot
Article Summary: Common knowledge about flower cultivation, what to do if there are small black flying insects in the pot, let's find out together next.
Seeing that some flower enthusiasts are asking what to do if there are small black flying insects in the pot, some are also considering using folk remedies instead of chemicals. Fortunately, thousands of flower enthusiasts across the country have some experience and insights into eliminating small black flies, which I will share with you here.
Folk Remedy 1: Cover the surface of the pot with clean media such as vermiculite and sand, and the small black flies will naturally disappear. The advantage is that it is non-toxic and harmless, but the disadvantage is also obvious: the surface of the pot will have poor breathability and will not look very nice.
Folk Remedy 2: Soak the mosquito coil powder in water and water the flowers, which also works, but it's not easy to get a lot of mosquito coil powder at once.
Folk Remedy 3: Dilute 3% hydrogen peroxide with water and water the flowers, the ratio is about 1:2. This ratio doesn't need to be too precise; you can start with a lower concentration for safety. Some flower enthusiasts have reported good results, and it doesn't hurt the flowers. Hydrogen peroxide is generally available at pharmacies, and a bottle costing 3-5 yuan is sufficient.
Let's now talk about where these small black flies come from.
From the editor's observations, it is usually organic soil (such as decomposed leaf soil, nutrient soil, etc.) in the pot, and the plants are those with dense leaves, such as pothos, etc. These kinds of potted plants are prone to breeding small black flies, mainly due to the long-term moist soil and poor ventilation. To fundamentally solve the problem of small black flies, in addition to using folk remedies, it is best to improve the plant's growing environment appropriately and control the humidity to achieve a permanent solution.
The above [] introduction on what to do if there are small black flying insects in the pot (try folk remedies) is provided as a reference for everyone.