Five ways to repel insects in succulent plants

Methods of deworming

Method 1: Use tweezers

Scale insects are the most common pests. They attach themselves to the leaves of succulents and survive by sucking the juice from the leaves. Fortunately, they can be seen with the naked eye. They are white in color. If you find them, you can directly use tweezers to crush them one by one, and then spray them with medicine to completely remove them.

Method 2: Use alcohol

Alcohol can evaporate the water in the insects' bodies, destroying the pests' bodies and causing them to die. However, please note that if you want alcohol to achieve an insecticidal effect, the concentration of alcohol is very important. It will not work if it is too low or too high. The best concentration is about 75% to achieve an insecticidal effect.

Method 3: Replace the topsoil

If you find small white insect eggs on your succulents, it is best to replace the top 3 cm of soil with new soil. This will eliminate most of the pests and reduce their growth. It should be noted that after changing the soil, sprinkling a layer of white lime on its surface can completely prevent the reproduction and survival of pests.

Method 4: Soaking Basin

Put the whole pot of succulents in water, with the water level at least covering the pot. Leave it for 10 minutes. 10 minutes is enough to kill the pests, but these 10 minutes will not cause any harm to the succulents. But be careful to take the succulents out of the water and place them in a well-ventilated place.

Method 5: Use medication

Dig out the infested areas, or cut them back, and then use an insecticide. But it should be noted that succulents that have been sprayed with pesticides should be placed in the sun for a few days. When spraying the medicine, try to be careful not to let the medicine spray on other objects. To avoid troublesome handling.

Special reminder

If succulent plants are infested with insects, it is very likely caused by not paying attention to cleaning the soil in the pots on a daily basis, so remember to pay attention to cleaning!