Bonide systemic granules

[kaymichelle0585]

Hello!!
I’ve grown and collected plants for a few years now. I have a variety of them. I’ve always been very lucky where pests are concerned and it’s never been a problem. However, a couple nights ago, I found mealies on my large cebu blue. It was high up on my China cabinet away from my orchids but in the same room. I would like to take a preventative measure for my orchids so I was wondering if this was a suitable product. My orchids are all in bark.
If it is suitable, what’s the best way to use it? I have paphs, catts, phals and a dendro.
Thanks in advance!!! 🖤

[Ray]

Granules tend to work poorly in bark-based media, because they tend to infiltrate and cascade down, where the roots cannot take up the pesticides.

Run to your local Lowes or Home Depot and pick up some BioAdvanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease and Mite control.

Mix it up to the recommended strength (ready to use is also available, avoiding that), and thoroughly wet all plant surfaces and drench the potting medium. It is systemic, but it pays to repeat that at least one more time in about a week.

[kaymichelle0585]

Originally Posted by Ray

Granules tend to work poorly in bark-based media, because they tend to infiltrate and cascade down, where the roots cannot take up the pesticides.

Run to your local Lowes or Home Depot and pick up some BioAdvanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease and Mite control.

Mix it up to the recommended strength (ready to use is also available, avoiding that), and thoroughly wet all plant surfaces and drench the potting medium. It is systemic, but it pays to repeat that at least one more time in about a week.

Perfect, thank you so much. I was thinking the same type of thing, that it would be hard to use in bark media. I also ordered this when I ordered the granules. Would this be sufficient? If not I have a Lowe’s nearby and can run and get what you recommended! Thank you so much for the input.

[Dollythehun]

You can also put your Bonide in a cheesecloth sachet and set it on the bark, so as not to lose it by wash out. But, Ray I ups correct. I still use granules but, If I have an outbreak, I use Azamax, Neem or 3 in 1. If you're using moss, it's not so much an issue.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by kaymichelle0585

I also ordered this when I ordered the granules. Would this be sufficient?

That Bonide product is a diluted acephate formula, so will work well.

They recommend 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) per gallon.

Thoroughly wet all plant surfaces and drench the medium. Repeat two more times at one-week intervals.

[kaymichelle0585]

Thanks so much to you both, appreciate your help!