newbie I have scale i think

[cb977]

Originally Posted by orchidexpress

I see cb977 that you found my formula. I have never used it as a 50/50. I seems to work fine the other way too.

LOL...I was actually using it prior to seeing your recipe

Seeing the case of scale in this thread made me curious as to what other solutions are out there and I found yours...right here at OB!

[orchidexpress]

You will still have to physically remove the scale. It can be dead yet it still needs to be removed. What I do is put rubbing alcohol on a paper towel, drenched and wipe off the hard scale. Then I quaranteen the plant from the others. Then I spray the affected plant along with all the others on both sides of the leaves with my mixture. Everyone in the Houston Orchid Society uses this treatment for when they see scale or just as a preventive maintenence.

Good Luck and Happy Growing!

[cb977]

Another good thing to have on hand is one of those curved dental tools. They're really good for getting down into the leaves and pulling out anything that's there.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by cb977

Another good thing to have on hand is one of those curved dental tools. They're really good for getting down into the leaves and pulling out anything that's there.

Where did you find one Sue?

[cb977]

I picked one up at one of the flea markets, think it was $1.00