Diseases and pests of moon rabbit ears and their control

Pests of Moon Rabbit Ear

Pests include scale insects, whiteflies and red spiders.

Some pests prefer warm, humid weather without wind. This is the case with scale insects and whiteflies, while spider mites prefer drier weather.

When pest infestation is discovered, timely intervention is required. Usually, we should pay attention to improving the living environment of the moon rabbit ears, pay attention to ventilation, and avoid the breeding of pests. Be extra careful during the summer when it is hot and rainy. Reduce watering, pay attention to prevent direct sunlight, and choose a ventilated and cool place to take good care of the Moon Rabbit Ears. Because the climate characteristics during high temperatures and heavy rains are mainly hot and humid, which easily breeds pests.

Once the traces of pests are found, pesticides should be sprayed. Pests can be killed by spraying 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsifiable concentrate. You can also make your own plant-based pesticides, such as garlic water, pepper water, tobacco water, etc. The advantages of these homemade plant-based pesticides are that they are pollution-free, easy to make and low in cost.

Diseases of rabbit ears

The main diseases of moon rabbit ears are wilt disease and leaf spot disease.

The diseases of moon rabbit ears are mainly related to daily maintenance. Excessive watering, improper fertilization and lack of light are all causes of the disease.

The main method to control rabbit ear diseases is prevention. In daily maintenance, you should pay attention to correct operation and try to prevent and control them.

Once lesions occur, spray 800 times diluted 50% carbendazim for treatment.

Summary of diseases and pests of moon rabbit ears

In fact, diseases and pests of Moon Rabbit Ear are rare. To avoid diseases, use fresh soil for cultivation and pay attention to check for insect eggs. During daily maintenance, pay attention to water control and ventilation to reduce the occurrence of insect pests. The treatment of diseases and pests of rabbit ears should follow the principle of prevention first and combination of prevention and treatment.