Will root mealies attack orchids?

[drone]

Do root mealies attack orchids?

[Gin]

Yes they do ! Gin

[Hedge]

'Fraid so

[drone]

Root mealys have set up shop in my ground. Is there nothing i can do? I am reluctant to spray the whole place.

[Hedge]

Are you growing inside a greenhouse? Into beds of soil? Or in pots of compost/orchid mix/moss? Please describe your growing methods so that we can better assist you.

Thanks

[drone]

A plot of land. I have plants in the ground and in pots. They have invaded the ground.

[Hedge]

Oh dear............ This is beyond my experience, I have only ever tried to control bugs in pots where orchids and root mealy bugs are concerned.Pwerhaps someone else will know/chime in soon.

[Gin]

Most sprays or dust that can be used on Roses can be used on Orchids .
I would go to a nursery or a large variety type store and see what they have . But if you treat , have to keep kids , and pets out of it . A systemic would be good if you can get it there . Gin

[phearamedusa]

You can look into beneficial nematodes, I'm not sure how well they work on mealies, but they will destroy/eat most lava of pest bugs(fleas, grubs, etc) I used outside in the garden without any issues to the plants.

[TeresaE]

Mealy bugs are HARD to get rid of...I've tried everything...still trying to just control them. Very frustrating pests....