What to do if the Echeveria 'Rainbow' has pest infestation
Today, I will introduce to you what to do if the Echeveria 'Rainbow' has pest infestation and the correct care methods for Echeveria 'Rainbow' succulents, related content about green plants, with the following details:
Echeveria 'Rainbow' is easily affected by scale insects, usually caused by poor ventilation and excessive watering. Once pests are detected, promptly spray pesticides to kill the pests and ensure it is placed in a well-ventilated environment. If the pest infestation on the leaves is too severe, they should be promptly cleared to avoid affecting the plant's growth and development.
1 Causes of scale insect infestation
Echeveria 'Rainbow' is an ornamental succulent plant that often experiences pest infestations during cultivation, for example, the most common being scale insects. The reason is that when watering juicy plants, the soil in the pot remains too wet for a long time, with excessive water, which gradually leads to the emergence of scale insects. Additionally, poor care and bad environmental conditions can also cause pests.
When pests occur, they often concentrate in the leaves and fruits of Echeveria 'Rainbow', absorbing nutrients from the plant. In severe cases, it can cause the plant to wither or die, so extra attention should be paid. Moreover, the secretions of scale insects can also cause sooty mold disease, which is quite harmful.
2 Solutions to pest infestation
In fact, the occurrence of scale insects is not difficult to treat. If the situation is not severe, you can brush them off with a brush and then rinse with water. You can also use 50 ml of vinegar, soak a small cotton ball in the vinegar, and then use the damp cotton ball to gently wipe the affected plant stems and leaves, which can kill the tiny scale insects.
If the scale insect infestation is more severe, we can directly use pesticides for spraying. It is best to use 50% cypermethrin EC 1000 times, 40% dimethoate emulsion 600×800 times, dinotefuran, cypermethrin, and rapid kill.
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