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Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

My mind is open on such matters, but I need to see scientifically valid, peer-reviewed published research to be convinced. Got any? And I mean more than just web sites with an axe to grind, on either side of the subject.

My mind is open too. Heck exactly who do the Europeans and the EPA think they are trying to influence my purchasing habits ? Where are my freedumbz? However I do think that I need to see "scientifically valid, peer-reviewed published research to be convinced" to buy any product containing this chemical to use on my orchids and garden. "Got any?"

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Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

I am battling mealy bugs for the past month with limited success. Now I'm going to Plan B and use Neem Oil. In the mean time, I'm going to order SucraShield from First Ray.

I have tried just about everything too - the latest being Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap. Somebody had mentioned an earbud dipped in alcohol. I'm onto that now as luckily I only have the problem on an isolated plant. I can't believe how fast they can climb up a 2ft spike !