With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more and more families have started to plant potted plants to beautify their home environment. Chrysanthemum, as a traditional famous flower in China, is deeply loved by people for its elegant and noble image. During the maintenance of chrysanthemum potted plants, pest problems often make people headaches. This article will introduce the types, hazards, and control methods of chrysanthemum potted plant pests, helping you deal with diseases and pests easily.
Types and Hazards of Chrysanthemum Potted Plant Pests1. Types of Chrysanthemum Potted Plant Pests
(1) Aphids: Aphids are tiny and can be green, yellow, or black. They mainly gather on the tender leaves and flower buds of chrysanthemums to absorb sap.
(2) Red Spider Mites: Red spider mites are small and red or orange-red. They mainly harm the leaves of chrysanthemums, causing the leaves to turn yellow and dry.
(3) Scale Insects: Scale insects are larger and can be black, gray-white, or brown. They mainly harm the branches and leaves of chrysanthemums.
(4) Snails: Snails are larger and brown or black. They mainly harm the leaves and flower buds of chrysanthemums.
2. Hazards of Chrysanthemum Potted Plant Pests
(1) Aphids: Aphids absorb the sap of chrysanthemums, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. In severe cases, it can affect the growth and ornamental value of chrysanthemums.
(2) Red Spider Mites: Red spider mites harm the leaves of chrysanthemums, causing the leaves to turn yellow and dry, affecting the growth and beauty of chrysanthemums.
(3) Scale Insects: Scale insects absorb the sap of chrysanthemums, causing the branches and leaves to wither. In severe cases, it can lead to the death of chrysanthemums.
(4) Snails: Snails harm the leaves and flower buds of chrysanthemums, causing the leaves to be damaged and the flower buds to fall off, affecting the growth and ornamental value of chrysanthemums.
Prevention and Control Methods for Chrysanthemum Potted Plant Pests1. Preventive Measures
(1) Maintain good ventilation and lighting and avoid placing chrysanthemums in dark places for a long time after flowering.
(2) Fertilize reasonably and avoid excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer to prevent excessive growth and reduced resistance after flowering.
(3) Prune chrysanthemums regularly, remove diseased and weak branches and leaves, and reduce the spread of diseases and pests.
2. Treatment Methods
(1) Aphids: You can use 40% dimethoate emulsion 1000 times liquid or 20% imidacloprid wettable powder 2000 times liquid for spray control.
(2) Red Spider Mites: You can use 5% avermectin emulsion 2000 times liquid or 20% hexythiazox wettable powder 2000 times liquid for spray control.
(3) Scale Insects: You can use 40% omethoate emulsion 1000 times liquid or 20% thiamethoxam wettable powder 2000 times liquid for spray control.
(4) Snails: You can sprinkle lime powder around the potted plants or use snail tablets for control.
Chrysanthemum potted plant pests have a significant impact on the growth and ornamental value of chrysanthemums. Understanding the types of pests, their hazards, and control methods can help us better maintain chrysanthemum potted plants. In daily maintenance, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation and lighting, fertilize reasonably, prune regularly, and promptly control diseases and pests to ensure the healthy growth of chrysanthemum potted plants.