Why do small black bugs appear on Christmas cactus? What should I do if small black bugs appear on Christmas cactus?

Christmas cactus is a common flower in life. Because it is easy to grow and has the effect of purifying the air, many people like to grow some at home. So why do small black bugs appear on Christmas cactus? What should I do if Christmas cactus has small black bugs? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help everyone.

Why do small black bugs appear on Christmas cactus?

The appearance of small black bugs on Christmas cactus is mainly caused by poor air circulation and moist soil. The insect pests that appear are mainly scale insects and small black flies. Therefore, when we maintain Christmas cactus, even in the cold winter, we need to properly ventilate it, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

What to do if Christmas cactus has small black bugs

If the black flies are not serious, we can water the Christmas cactus with water soaked in cigarette butts, or spray insecticides. If it is serious, you can take the Christmas cactus out of the pot, kill it with imidacloprid, then put some wood ash, and then put the Christmas cactus in the pot. You can also light some mosquito coils, which can also have the effect of fumigating it to death.

How to prevent black bugs in Christmas cactus

Natural Ways to Control Scale Insects

When we prevent and control scale insects, we can use the method of mixing white wine with water, generally in a ratio of 1:2. Water the pot soil of the Christmas cactus thoroughly, and then the Christmas cactus will absorb it, and the effect of the taste of the white wine can kill the scale insects. You can also use white vinegar to wipe the leaves with scale insects. The method is to dip a cotton swab directly into the white vinegar and wipe the places where the scale insects are. Use alcohol to wipe the leaves with scale insects. You can wipe it repeatedly until the scale insects are cleaned up. This method is simple and effective, and there is no more odor, so it is suitable for indoor use.

Chemicals for the control of scale insects

If the scale insects on the Christmas cactus are very serious, we can spray them with phosmet emulsifiable concentrate, or we can water the pot soil with 500-600 times of phoxim, which can also play a certain role. However, if you use drugs for treatment, it is best to place it outdoors in warm weather.