Sevin Dust for Orchids?

[rochelle@58]

Hi everyone-
I need some advice. Can I use 5% Sevin Dust on my orchids? I read here where a member said he used it. I bought C Loog T with 8 buds about to open. Went out to the greenhouse this morning and all 8 were eaten! They had a neat round hole sideways in each bud. Thanks for any advice anyone has.
Rochelle@58

[DavidCampen]

I don't like using the dust. It goes everywhere - into the air as well as onto the plants. Using liquid Sevin, appropriately diluted, in a spray bottle gives you much better control of where the Sevin goes.

[dounoharm]

sounds like slug damage to me...you need to get some slug bait and put it around....sorry you lost your buds, that's so demoralizing after getting them growing....good luck next blooming!

[rochelle@58]

Thanks so much to both of you. I'll try the liquid Sevin and get slug bait too! It truly is frustrating to lose buds but I will look forward to more! Thanks again!