Diseases and Pests of Tradescantia and Their Control

Diseases and their control of Tradescantia

Leaf blight

It is mostly caused by fungal infection. When this disease is found, you can spray 1000 times diluted 75% thiophanate-methyl powder once a week for three to four times in a row, and it can be well controlled.

Soil pollution

It often occurs in hot seasons and is particularly serious in summer. If this type of disease is found, fungicides such as carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl can be used for treatment. Three to four consecutive times can effectively control the disease. Spray once every seven days. In addition, pay attention to prevent pest poisoning.

powdery mildew

It often occurs in summer and autumn when the temperature is relatively high. Once such symptoms are discovered, fungicides should be sprayed in time, such as methyl thiophanate and thiophanate-methyl.

Pests of Tradescantia and their control

harm

The main pests that harm Tradescantia include aphids, scale insects, mole crickets, etc.

Prevention

If aphids are found, they can be controlled with imidacloprid; scale insects can be controlled by spraying 25% Acta water; for mole crickets, 15% Trimethoprim granules can be buried in the roots to reduce damage.