Edible Mushroom Mite Control Technology Optimization

Edible Mushroom Mite Control Technology Optimization

About 7 days after sowing edible mushrooms, effective mite control measures should be taken to ensure production quality. The following are detailed methods for mite control:

Observation and Detection

After covering the substrate with a colored film for 5-10 minutes, closely observe the culture material with a magnifying glass. Once small, flat or oval-shaped, white or yellow mites with multiple bristles are found, immediately take the following measures to eliminate them:

1. Fumigation for Mite Control

Soak cotton balls in dichlorvos and place them on the substrate under the bed frame. Cover the bed surface with plastic to allow the fumes from the pesticide to kill the mites.

2. Pesticide Spraying for Mite Control

Use the following pesticide solutions for spraying:

• 50% oxydemeton-methyl 1000 times solution
• Pyrethrin 1500 times solution
• Acaricide 500 times solution

Alternatively, spraying with 400 times diluted laundry detergent solution can also effectively control mites in 2-3 applications.

3. Rapeseed Cake Attractant for Mite Control

Place damp cloths on the infested substrate and scatter freshly roasted rapeseed cake powder on top. When the mites gather on the rapeseed cake powder, remove the cloth and place it in boiling water to kill the mites.

4. Vinegar-Sugar Pesticide Attractant

Prepare a vinegar-sugar solution:

• 1 part acetic acid
• 1 part water
• 0.1 part white sugar
• 1-2 drops of dichlorvos

Soak a piece of cloth or cotton in the solution and place it on the substrate. When the mites gather, remove and boil to kill them. Repeat the operation until all mites are eliminated.

5. Fresh Bone Attractant for Mite Control

Place fresh pig bones evenly on the affected substrate. When mites gather on the bones, place the bones in boiling water to kill the mites. Repeat several times until the substrate is free of mites.

Control Suggestions

1. Prevention First: Keep the culture material and surrounding environment clean to prevent mite infestation.
2. Prompt Action: Take immediate measures once mites are detected to prevent widespread infestation.
3. Safe Operation: When using chemical pesticides, follow the correct dilution ratios to ensure production safety and product quality.

By implementing these control measures, mites in the edible mushroom production process can be effectively managed, improving both yield and quality.