Pest Control Methods for Cattleya

Pest Control Methods for Cattleya

Scale insects

Major pests of Cattleya. It is serious in summer and autumn. It attaches to the leaves and absorbs juice, which in severe cases affects the shape of the flower buds and causes the death of the orchid.

Prevention and control methods: Introduce predatory scale insects such as Coccinella bispinata. When growing at home, you can use a toothbrush to brush the pseudobulbs to eliminate them.

Whitefly

Whiteflies gather on the underside of Cattleya leaves to suck the sap. The affected orchid leaves withered and died. They also secrete a kind of honey dew that affects the respiration and photosynthesis of the orchid.

Prevention and control methods: spray with liquid medicine.

Pseudocercus spp.

Also called bagworm. The larvae build pouches to feed on Cattleya leaves and flower buds, which gradually grow larger as they age.

Prevention and control methods: Kill immediately or spray with pesticide spray.

Slug

It is a mollusk. The cultivation environment of Cattleya is suitable for the reproduction and growth of slugs. The damaged stems and leaves leave marks, affecting the ornamental and growth properties of the orchid.

Prevention and control methods: Use a flashlight to catch and kill them at night, or sprinkle lime powder to prevent them from entering and causing harm.

Red Spider

Red spider mites mainly parasitize on the back of leaves and feed on the leaves. When the damage is serious, the leaves may wither and fall off. Red spider mites are more serious in hot and humid environments.

Prevention and control methods: Maintain good ventilation environment. After an insect infestation occurs, you can use acaricide emulsifiable concentrate to spray and kill the insects. Using it 2 to 3 times in a row will achieve better results.

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