Pot insects
Once potted plants are infested with pests, they can suffer from poor growth or even die. This article focuses on 5 common types of potted plant pests and compiles practical prevention and control measures to help gardening enthusiasts establish a comprehensive protection system.
1. Ant control measures for potted plants
1.1 Natural tobacco dust pest control method
Soak 30g of tobacco dust for 48 hours, then boil and filter it, dilute at a ratio of 1:10. Water the potting soil weekly and spray the back of the leaves. The nicotine component can destroy the ants' nervous system.
1.2 Chemical insecticide blocking method
Use insecticides containing cypermethrin and spray along the edge of the flower pot to form a protective zone. Avoid using it during the flowering period and keep the area well-ventilated for 3 hours after application.
2. Guide for eradicating earthworms in potted plants
2.1 Water immersion physical removal
Completely immerse the flower pot in 30℃ warm water to force the earthworms to escape by changing the soil's oxygen content. This method is suitable for moisture-tolerant plants such as jasmine and roses.
2.2 Garlic bio-control method
Soak 200g of garlic paste for 24 hours to make a concentrate, then dilute at a ratio of 1:50 and water the plants. The allicin component can change the soil's bacterial environment, forming a natural protective barrier.
3. Comprehensive snail control system
Pot insects
3.1 Ecological isolation measures
Spread a 5cm wide barrier of plant ash around the pot edge, combined with manual capture at night, can reduce the activity frequency of snails by 90%.
3.2 Theophylline control plan
Filter the liquid from overnight tea dregs after fermenting for 3 days and spray it. The tea polyphenol component can effectively damage the snail's epidermal mucosa.
4. Advanced techniques for killing centipedes
4.1 Environmental modification strategy
Keep a distance of more than 15cm between pots, regularly clean the accumulated water at the bottom of the pot, and use pine phosphate mulch to reduce environmental humidity.
4.2 Bio-pesticide control
Use plant-based insecticides containing avermectin, combined with UV light traps, to achieve stereoscopic control.
5. Eradication plan for potted cockroaches
5.1 Bait trap setup
Make a bait agent with boric acid and mashed potatoes and place it under the pot saucer to cut off the breeding chain of cockroaches.
5.2 Environmental comprehensive governance
Wipe the pot walls with a capsaicin solution once a month, combined with diatomaceous earth mulch, to establish a double physical and chemical defense line.
It is recommended to conduct potting soil tests monthly, adopt alternating control strategies to prevent resistance, establish a gardening log to record pest cycles, and adjust control measures according to seasonal changes to fundamentally enhance the plant's resistance to pests.