How to effectively prevent pests when the weather gets hot
For netizens who are concerned, this article explains how to effectively prevent pests when the weather gets hot and provides detailed information on the prevention of plant pests during the summer. Next, the editor will introduce some related content.
It is already April now, and the weather is getting warmer. The various flowers and plants we raise are rapidly branching out and flowering continuously. Along with the thriving plants, various annoying pests are also beginning to stir.
Facing pests, the most direct method is to spray pesticides. However, many flower enthusiasts grow flowers indoors, and some even have elderly and children at home. If they directly spray pesticides, it may harm their family members. Today, I will teach you 3 small methods to prevent diseases and pests in advance and nip them in the bud! Let's take a look~
1. Maintain good ventilation
After the temperature warms up in spring, the branches of plants grow very fast, and when the branches become dense, the ventilation inside the plant also gets worse. If conditions allow, try to move the flowerpots to a well-ventilated balcony. If you can only grow them indoors, you should often open the windows to maintain ventilation. In a poorly ventilated environment, plants can easily get sick.
When the environment is not well-ventilated, the water circulation in the flowerpot slows down, and the air around the plants becomes humid and stuffy, which is very attractive to pests for laying eggs and bacteria for breeding. Without natural predators, pest infestations can爆发. Bacteria multiply especially fast in a humid and stuffy environment, and plants may even develop bacterial diseases such as powdery mildew and gray mold.
2. Increase sunlight
Everyone knows that ultraviolet light from the sun has disinfectant properties. Appropriately increasing sunlight for flowers and plants in spring can strengthen their health and reduce the chances of disease. If you have sun-loving flowers like Chive,长寿花 (happy life flower), and Money Tree, move the flowerpots to a well-lit position and expose them to direct sunlight.
How to effectively prevent pests when the weather gets hot
If you have shade-loving flowers like Orchids, Anthurium, and Devil's Ivy, you can also expose them to gentle direct sunlight in the morning or afternoon during spring, but avoid the strong midday sun to prevent leaf damage. After May, the sunlight becomes more intense, and shade-loving plants should be completely protected from direct sunlight and moved to semi-shaded areas with plenty of scattered light.
3. Use white pest control powder
If your home frequently experiences pest problems or if you are growing flowers that are prone to pests, such as roses, chrysanthemums, or gardenias, it is recommended that you use some insecticides in advance to nip the pests in the bud. White pest control powder is a broad-spectrum insecticide that differs from other chemicals because it does not need to be sprayed and will not pollute the air, so there is no need to worry about family members being exposed to it.
Using white pest control powder is an internal absorbent drug. When used, just dig a spoonful or two and bury it in the soil. The medicine will slowly release into the soil. The plants will absorb the medicine through their roots and the pests will be poisoned and die after biting the plants. Common pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and tiny black flies can be prevented and treated with white pest control powder.
The detailed explanation of how to effectively prevent pests when the weather gets hot and the prevention of plant pests during the summer provided by the above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) is hoping to offer you help in green plant management!