Dinotefuran questions and mealy bugs

[Roberta]

My use that way is not in the instructions... off-label. But it works... got the idea from an older grower I'm not a licensed pesticide person, but just an occasionally desperate orchid hobbyist. "It works" is the biggie for me.

[sunfire]

Sorry I missed this. I only had a minor issue and used it very unscientifically… I just mixed a tiny amount into an 8oz bottle for brief use. Worked great (meaning plant lived, bugs died) but I couldn’t say what I did was the right way… I hope it all worked out for you!

Originally Posted by realoldbeachbum

Sunfire - I received the Dinotefuran today from Amazon. It is in granule form (which I wanted), but instructions say to mix with water. Nowhere in the instruction packet do they indicate it can be sprinkled on top media and and slowly watered in.

Do you mix with water or sprinkle pellets on top? If you sprinkle on top how much do you use (by pot size).

Thanks so much, ROBB