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What diseases and insect pests do pitcher plant grass have and how to control them

Saul Goodman
2020-03-13 09:17:30
Leaf spot disease: it will cause brown spots or black mold layer on the leaves of the diseased plant, and in serious cases, it will cause the leaves to break. When the disease comes on, it can be treated by spraying antibacterial agent on the diseased plant. Root rot: the disease is caused by the invasion of Fusarium. When the disease occurs, it can be treated by spraying agent such as likujing and rootfuling. Root mealybug: it will cause the plant to grow weak and even the whole plant to die. During the onset of the disease, 1000 to 1500 times of spray or root irrigation can be used to kill 40% times.

I. leaf spot

1. Symptoms: after the disease, there will be many small spots on the leaves of pitcher plants. In the later stage, the spots gradually expanded and became large brown spots. The black mould layer will be produced in some parts of the diseased plant, and will break gradually.

2. Prevention and control methods: reasonably maintain and improve its disease resistance. It can be sterilized by spraying 1000 times of antibacterial solution. Spray the medicine evenly to all parts of the plant.

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II. Root rot

1. Symptoms: the disease is caused by the invasion of Fusarium. At the early stage of the disease, it will only cause the plant wound to rot, but it will damage the whole plant gradually. Low temperature or too much water can cause the disease.

2. Prevention and control method: in the early stage of the disease, the agent should be sprayed in time. It can be treated by diluting and spraying likujing, rootfuling and other drugs with clear water.

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III. root mealworm

1. Symptoms: Main Pests of pitcher plant. After the growth of the insect, the root will often be covered with wax floss, attached with white wax powder. The disease can cause the plant to grow weak, the leaf color to become yellow, and even the whole plant to die.   

2. Control method: select the most suitable potted medium and conduct scientific disinfection. At the time of onset, it can be used to kill 40% to 1000 to 1500 times of EC, or 25% to 25% to 700 times to 800 times.

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