Thrip treatment that is safe around cats

[Dollythehun]

Research them. Lots of things don't work in them. Yes, you should assume you have eggs/infestation. My research indicated that systemics weren't terribly effective and the conflicting thought was that they didn't reach the flowers in sufficient quantity. However, you can have foliage thrips too. Azamax kills adults and is a growth regulator.

While you're researching, they're multiplying. Nothing, including soap and alcohol, is completely safe.

[spinrah]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Research them. Lots of things don't work in them. Yes, you should assume you have eggs/infestation. My research indicated that systemics weren't terribly effective and the conflicting thought was that they didn't reach the flowers in sufficient quantity. However, you can have foliage thrips too. Azamax kills adults and is a growth regulator.

While you're researching, they're multiplying. Nothing, including soap and alcohol, is completely safe.

I have been researching them nonstop since last night.
I guess I am being a little more hopeful than I should be. But, it also seems that my options at this point are very limited due to the fact that I'm in Canada where most of the mentioned products are highly regulated and also not being able to take the orchids outside to treat with something stronger.

Originally Posted by Keysguy

I use Orthene for thrips but not sure I'd do that in the house. It works great but man does it STINK!

I read about Orthene too. Maybe if the problem doesn't go away by Spring I'll take them outside and try it... that is, if I can even find Orthene in Canada.

Thanks again, folks!