Diseases and Pests of Psoralea corylifolia and Their Control

Common diseases and pests of Akita: leaf spot, scale insects, black rot

The Tower of Red does not often suffer from diseases during its growth, but when excessive watering causes water accumulation in the pot, leaf spot disease is likely to occur.

Scale insects are pests that are very harmful to the plant and are difficult to control. They often gather on branches and leaves, sucking plant sap, which can cause branch wilt or entire plant death in severe cases.

Black rot often occurs in the summer, usually due to high temperatures and high water content. The temperature is high in summer, ventilation is poor, and because there are many rainy days in summer, it is very humid and the moisture in the air increases, which causes the roots of the magnolia to rot and black rot.

Common pests and diseases control in Qianzhita

For the prevention and control of leaf spot disease and black rot, the same point is to control watering and ensure that the soil in the pot is slightly moist. Do not allow water to accumulate in the basin. Pay attention to ventilation in summer to avoid damage to the plants due to hot and humid weather. When the disease occurs, pesticides can be used to spray and treat the diseased plants.

The prevention and control of scale insects is somewhat difficult because drugs are not effective when sprayed directly on them. Artificial prevention and control can be adopted, and scale insects can be removed manually when they are found. You can also use pesticides. It is easier to kill scale insects before their scales are formed. Spraying is most effective at this time.