Pests!

[adalberto09]

Hi. Recently I've been having issues with my orchids flowering. Either the spikes die before growing completely or the buds die and/or fall off before opening. I have over 200 orchids that I've bought in the past two years. My collection consists of Vandas, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis, Oncidiums and others I can't spell...lol. Earlier today I saw what I believe are Mealybugs on some of my orchids, on another what I believe are Aphids. Just now I saw on a few orchids something that looks like a flea but smaller, not sure what these are. In the past I've had issues with what I always thought was scale (which I really haven't been able to get rid of) and now I'm not really sure if it was ever scale. I would like to send pictures, but these little suckers are very tiny.

I've read about using alcohol and dish soap, but I believe I have a huge infestation. What can I use and how often do I use it? Do I repot all of the orchids now?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Warmest Regards,

Adalberto
Puerto Rico


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