Introduction to red spiders Why red spiders are discovered? Prevention measures for red spiders. Because of their unique appearance and easy-to-maintain characteristics, succulent plants are loved by many flower friends. While enjoying the beauty and tranquility brought by succulent plants, we may also encounter some unexpected "uninvited guests". Some flower friends discovered red spiders during the process of maintaining succulent. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the knowledge related to discovering red spiders. and coping strategies. Introduction to red spiders Red spiders, the scientific name of red spider mite, belong to the order Acaridae of the class Acaridae. They are small in size and bright in color. They often appear in the leaves, stems and other parts of succulent plants. Red spiders mainly absorb plant juice for food. In severe cases, it can cause the leaves of succulent plants to yellowing, wither, or even die. Reasons for discovering red spiders in fleshy meat 1. Environmental factors: The growth environment of succulent plants is humid and poorly ventilated, providing good living conditions for red spiders.
2. Improper maintenance: Too much watering, improper fertilization, etc. will lead to a decrease in the resistance of succulent plants, thus attracting the invasion of red spiders.
3. External invasion: Red spiders may be carried into homes with plants, soil, etc., especially when purchasing succulent plants. Prevention and control methods of red spiders 1. Clean the environment: Keep the growth environment of succulent plants ventilated and dry, regularly clean leaf surfaces, and reduce the living space of red spiders.
2. Trim sick leaves: When red spiders are found, prune sick leaves in time to reduce the reproduction of red spiders.
3. Use of pesticides: There are many pesticides on the market for red spiders, such as imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, etc. When used, they are diluted according to the instructions and sprayed on succulent plants. Be careful not to spray on the leaves.
4. Biological control: Use natural enemies such as predatory mites and floating insects to control the number of red spiders. Preventive measures 1. Choose healthy succulent plants: When purchasing succulent plants, choose healthy, disease-free plants.
2. Pay attention to soil disinfection: When replacing soil or planting new succulent plants, disinfect the soil.
3. Appropriate watering: Keep the soil of succulent plants slightly moist and avoid excessive watering.
It is a common phenomenon for succulent plants to find red spiders, but as long as we master the correct prevention and control methods, we can effectively control the number of red spiders and allow succulent plants to grow healthily. I hope this article can provide help to the majority of flower lovers and make succulent plants become a beautiful landscape at home.