Clearing Method for Worms in Bowl Lotus
Core content of this article: The content of the bowl lotus in the flower clinic, the clearing method for worms in the bowl lotus water, next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
Many flower friends will find small worms in the water of the bowl lotus, which is troublesome to clear. The following are some collected methods for clearing worms in the bowl lotus water for reference by flower friends.
NO.1 Maggot
Maggot, the larva of mosquito. This is probably the most common worm found in open-air cultivation of bowl lotus. Because of the water, female mosquitoes will come to lay eggs in the water, and then a group of maggots will grow in everyone's pots.
Movement: Twist left and right
Color: White...
Solution:
1. Put a few small fish
Not recommended koi, recommended small tropical fish like peacock. Koi are cold water fish, and bowl lotus has to be exposed to the sun every day, which is not good for the growth of koi (if your purpose is to collect koi dry, then it can be; if you are using a pot-in-pot method and the outer pot is large enough, of course, you can). Those who are preparing to raise peacock fish should pay attention, as I have observed, peacock fish will usually jump out of the pot when they are startled, so do not move the flower pot or knock on the pot, otherwise you might have to collect fish dry, especially when you just put in the fish.
Advantage: Ecological. Disadvantage: Shallow water can only wait to collect fish dry.
2. Soak the leaves of oleander
Soak some oleander leaves in the water, it is said that chopping them up works better, and mashed juice works even better. The juice of oleander is highly toxic, be sure to wear gloves (non-permeable) when handling, wash your hands after handling, and properly dispose of the used utensils to avoid poisoning.
Advantage: Can kill worms. Disadvantage: The juice of oleander is toxic, for safety, the leaves and rhizomes treated this way should not be eaten.
3. Soak mosquito coils
It is said that soaking mosquito coil pieces also works.
Advantage: Can kill mosquitoes. Disadvantage: Everyone can think of it, I can't think of anything else = =. Unecological?
4. Spray pesticides
When spraying pesticides, spray a little gently into the water, be careful not to spray on the leaves. Pyrethroid insecticides will decompose after a few hours, even if it damages a few leaves, it will not affect the overall health of the bowl lotus. There is also something called "Flower Protector," I don't know if it counts as a pesticide. It's best to wear a mask when spraying to avoid poisoning and protect your health. (Seen in the forum)
Advantage: Can kill worms. Disadvantage: Burns leaves; difficult to control dosage
5. Syringe
This... this method is to suck them out with a syringe...
Advantage: Need I say more... Disadvantage: If you don't feel tired.
Summary: Among the above methods, fish-raising is still the most recommended, ecological.
Attached image (I didn't have any in my pot, the images are from Baidu)
NO.2 Bloodworm
Cylindrical worm shape, thin and long body, 2-30mm in length, also known as red maggot. It has the effect of purifying water quality and is good bait for fish (so you know how to get rid of it).
Color: Red
Solution:
1. The same methods as for maggots.
2. Mash ginger and garlic, wrap them in gauze, and put them in the pot to soak. (Seems to also be applicable to maggots)
Advantage: Effective. Disadvantage: Strong smell.
NO.3 Water flea
The body is about 1-3mm in length, light flesh red (Baidu says this color), ovoid, flattened on both sides, with a long spike (shell spine) extending backward. The female reproduces by thelonely method, so if there is one female, it can produce a group. The principle of movement I won't mention, the specific manifestation is like jumping in the water. Good bait for fish (so you know how to get rid of it).
Solution:
There are not many people who raise water fleas, it is relatively rare. Moreover, generally, water fleas are used as live fish food, everyone is trying to figure out how to raise them alive, so the solution is... cough cough, I can only recommend using fish, this is the most reliable and most ecological.
In addition, water fleas will die if they do not float to the surface to breathe. According to the phototaxis of water fleas, if they are shaded for a day, some may die. However, this is just a theoretical method, after all, no one would torture the bowl lotus to kill water fleas.
Attached image: (Thanks to Baidu for more images)
NO.4 Dragonfly larvae
This thing, I think you are not familiar with. If you are not digging pond mud, if you are not digging and scalding the pond mud, if you are not digging and scalding the pond mud and still raising it indoors, then I would be very impressed if you can raise such things (in fact, it is impossible, forgive the楼主 for making a joke) = =.
This worm is extremely rare to find when raising lotus, usually found in outdoor cultivation. (I haven't seen anyone in the forum mention that their pot has grown this worm.) Its scientific name may be unfamiliar to everyone, and then LZ will tell you, this thing is commonly known as dragonfly larvae. Some people will say "oh," and some are still confused. What does a dragonfly larva look like? LZ will attach an image.
This worm is brown or dark green, likes to stay in dense aquatic plants, or under withered leaves. When it is small, LZ once thought it was a spider living in the water (don't laugh at LZ).
Solution:
Why solve it? Raise lotus and dragonflies at the same time. Moreover, this thing is carnivorous and will eat other insects in the water (such as mosquito larvae. = =. The nemesis of fate!) and tadpoles.
Special reminder!! If you find this thing in the bowl lotus pot, do not put fish! Otherwise, you won't even get fish dry, and you won't even have ashes left. A nearly adult dragonfly larva can eat a hundred loach seeds in a day (LZ is not scaring you). Dragonfly larvae are absolutely brutal!
Attached image (more images, Baidu will give you):
NO.5 Various snails
As everyone knows, snails will eat green algae and are good helpers for removing algae. But those who want to remove silk algae should pay attention, not all snails eat silk algae. Currently, what LZ knows is that apple snails, zebra snails, and onion snails eat silk algae, while mystery snails also eat aquatic plants.
LZ put this here because of the horror of the explosion tank, too terrifying, too terrifying, too terrifying (omitted 20,000 words)...
In addition, if the pond mud is not properly treated after being dug, it is likely to grow snails = =. After digging the pond mud, it must be exposed to the sun (do not put water) and scalded with boiling water, and the snails will die naturally without water. How do I know LZ?
Solution:
1. Turn the tank, re-expose the soil and scald the soil. This way, other worms will basically die.
Advantage: Effective. Disadvantage: Tedious.
2. Raise snails while raising fish. It is said that fish will eat the eggs of snails just laid.
Advantage: Simple, ecological. Disadvantage: Fish and snails have to be raised together, shallow water is estimated to be difficult.
3. After raising snails, always observe whether the back of the floating leaves has sticky or frozen-like things, if so, immediately rinse them off to another place. These things are young snails. (Thanks to the sharing of Li Shenhao in the forum)
Advantage: Prevention first. Disadvantage: Always have to turn over the leaves.
Summary: Raising snails must be careful, you know...
This thing is very difficult to eradicate once raised. Do not raise snails that are easy to explode tanks, the reproduction speed of zebra snails and onion snails is slightly slower, and some fish shops will sell them. One per pot is enough, remember! Otherwise, you will definitely regret it, you will regret it, you will regret it... And you ask how LZ knows?
NO.6 Red thread worm
Red thread worm, also known as water earthworm, is thin and long, up to 100mm in length, looks very disgusting, and is a favorite live fish food for goldfish and koi. It will quickly shrink into the soil when scared, and there are many sold in the fish market. However, if you find red thread worms in the water, you should pay attention to whether it is time to change the water, as the proliferation of red thread worms means that the water is organically polluted.
Color: Red
Movement: Wriggle
Solution:
1. Raise fish. LZ has always advocated for an ecological and pollution-free environment, raising fish is the best solution.
Advantage: Not repeated. Disadvantage: Many restrictions, not repeated.
2. Raise shrimp. Shrimp also eat red thread worms, but if there are many, they need to fight in groups.
Advantage: Same as fish. Disadvantage: None (does anyone's shrimp also jump the tank? You can share, cough cough).
3. Use pesticides, not repeated.
4. Oleander leaves, not repeated.
After red thread worms appear, you must change the water, otherwise the water may quickly become smelly. Those who have other methods to remove red thread worms must share!
The above is the complete content of the clearing methods for worms in bowl lotus water, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!