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Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man
My go to is malathion. I mix it per label instructions and put some in a spray bottle. Then I spray every surface of the plant until it is running off. I also drench the medium. Three treatments at one week intervals should eliminate anything living on your plant. (The stuff stinks so do it outside.)
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And it seems to treat your orchids okay? Little to no phytotoxicity?
I have a couple of plants, notably a rhyncholaeliocattleya that, although it came to be with an injured leaf, the plant is looking worse for the wear after treatment. I fear/wonder if I have mealys living and feasting in the media.
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Originally Posted by Roberta
Prevention (and early treatment when a problem appears) are certainly best. Alas, it sounds like for the OP, that ship has sailed. I have been fortunate enough to have not had any problems this bad. But clearly other people have... there comes a a point where one has to get the problem knocked down to get to the stage where prevention/maintenance become options.
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Yes, unfortunately, I didn’t recognize the problem until it was a serious problem. This came from my focus on one area and not on the whole plant. Also, too, I observed some decline, but didn’t readily identify it until I posted here.
estación seca, I like your soaking method, and I believe I can get my plants to a point where this is feasible. Are there orchids you do not recommend for this soapy soaking treatment?
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