Scaly Bugs - Page 2 - Orchid Board

TeresaE · #11 06-30-2005, 07:52 PM

I us Endall in concentrate form....just mix it in a spray bottle with some warm water and a little bit of soap. It has canola oil in it so it gets underneath their protective shells!! It works pretty good. Some people in our society also use Neem Oil but the stuff is stinky and very sticky. It does work though.

Maria, you can pick up Endall at Home Depot or most garden centres.

Marty · #12 06-30-2005, 07:57 PM

Is end all a pesticide or some type of natural pesticide free oil?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeresaE

I us Endall in concentrate form....just mix it in a spray bottle with some warm water and a little bit of soap. It has canola oil in it so it gets underneath their protective shells!! It works pretty good. Some people in our society also use Neem Oil but the stuff is stinky and very sticky. It does work though.

Maria, you can pick up Endall at Home Depot or most garden centres.

TeresaE · #13 07-07-2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Is end all a pesticide or some type of natural pesticide free oil?

Hmmmm, Marty I'm not sure....it's in a yellow bottle and you can use it for houseplants I believe. It's not really all that toxic I think and doesn't really smell either, which is what I like.

I have been using rubbing alcohol also but it doesn't work nearly as well for the scale. They are sure nasty to get rid of.

I will check the bottle when I get home and get back to you.....

Oscarman · #14 07-13-2005, 01:50 PM

End-All is a contact insecticide with 0.5% Pyrethrins. It claims to control all stages of aphids, spider mites, whitefly, and spittle bugs. It will also kill adult and nymph stages of thrips, flea beetles, caterpillars, mealybugs, scale insects and sugar ants.

Theresa, do you find the addition of soap is required with End-All? How much do you use. Can any dish soap be used? I have tried Neem oil and used Ivory dish soap - it seems like a mild soap.

[quote="Marty"]Is end all a pesticide or some type of natural pesticide free oil?

Oscarman · #15 07-13-2005, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria

I have 3 plants with mealy bugs. Nasty critters! Is kinoprene, (Enstarr II) available in Canada?

There is a very informative article on Mealy Bugs and their control at the following link:
http://nathist.sdstate.edu/orchids/pests/mealybugs.htm

For a control of other orchid pests......
http://nathist.sdstate.edu/orchids/Pests/pests.htm

these articles are very good, as they are written for US and Can growers, have excellent identification pics, and give controls measures that range from the lowest toxicity to serious chemical warfare!

TeresaE · #16 07-15-2005, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Theresa, do you find the addition of soap is required with End-All? How much do you use. Can any dish soap be used? I have tried Neem oil and used Ivory dish soap - it seems like a mild soap.

The guys in our society who grow lots of plans recommended a few drops of soap so that the oil doesn't stick to the plants....I have noticed that it leaves a film on the plants if you don't use the soap. It's a little sticky too! I think any soap is okay since it is such a small amount.

FSchimpf · #17 08-01-2005, 08:02 PM

Hi:

I'm not one for heavy duty pesticides...

Get some Sun oil. Spray the plant with it (as directed) for 2-3 weeks in a row. If it doesn't go away....throw the plant away.

You can find Sun oil or it's equivelent at OFE in Miami, or Chula Orchids online.

Frank

Ray · #18 08-01-2005, 11:48 PM

Frank's right about horticultural oils being good for a lot of stuff. I just use ordinary cooking oil, adding two tablespoons (plus an equal amount of liquid soap as an emulsifier) per gallon of water.

Be sure to spray early in the morning when the plants have received no solar heating, or damage may occur. Spikes & buds are particularly susceptible if warm.

Marty · #19 08-02-2005, 02:22 PM

Ray, good info. I added a category "Pest Control" in links and added few items from your links.

... don't feel shy if you find some good info, please do add it to the links section. All of you guys have the capability to add links. Not sure if you can create categories, but if you need one just let me know and it shall be done!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

Frank's right about horticultural oils being good for a lot of stuff. I just use ordinary cooking oil, adding two tablespoons (plus an equal amount of liquid soap as an emulsifier) per gallon of water.

Be sure to spray early in the morning when the plants have received no solar heating, or damage may occur. Spikes & buds are particularly susceptible if warm.