"mealybugs... they not only crawl but are blown about by the slightest air movement. ... first appear as they congregate around the edges on the undersides of leaves. Then they move to the leaf axils and crevices, where they become increasingly hard to remove.
Their final push is ascending the tall flower spike and covering the buds and flowers with their trademark drippy, cottony substance. ... remove the plant from the pot and discard both the pot and potting medium. Gently rinse the leaves and roots with water until no mealies are visible (plenty are still hiding). Spray all leaf surfaces until they are dripping with a pyrethrum or horticultural oil solution. Let the plant dry in a shady area. Replant it in a fresh pot in fresh medium. Spray weekly for a month and be sure to inspect nearby plants." article URL : http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&%09s=1045855936376&c=MGArticle&cid=1149191836304&path=%21flair%21hg ********** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
