I think I have mealy bugs!
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Phals have mealy bugs
Comments (22)I'd like to add my bit: after finding those big fat mealies kept on recurring every so often on two blooming phals-- the ravishing Queen Beer and a Fire Cracker, where they just love messing around with the flowers on both I took them outside and poured Safer's thru both pots. Haven't seen any since. Maybe I finally got the last hiding mealie or maybe the drench worked, but something worked. It's been over a month and no mealies on those two. However, those stupid critters spontaneously generate. Found a few nestled in the bottom-most leaf of a phal downstairs just a few days ago-- across the house from the blooming phals, and a different floor. Hasn't been anywhere near the blooming phals all summer. The only thing you can be sure about them is they hide exceptionally well....See MoreMealy bugs and Jades - I need help!
Comments (3)My many types of Jade are outside in hot sun so they never get overwatered in fact they are truly self contained an like to be left alone. Make sure not to overwater since these are succulants and maybe take a little alcohol on a q-tip and see if it helps. My Jade is always on the dry side but very happy.....See MoreMealy bugs, I guess
Comments (4)Sounds like mealies to me - but you must have a pretty bad infestation if the plant is showing that much distress. I have to wonder if you have root mealies, too, as it takes a lot of leaf mealies to do that much damage. I would pull it out of the pot, knock as much old soil off as possible (gently, of course...) and look for white areas in the soil. You have to be really diligent once you have mealies because you never really completely get rid of them. You can use a serious systemic if you want - I don't only because I'm a soil "feeler" and don't like the idea of my fingers being in chemicals. But with root mealies, you probably won't have much choice but to put some systemic granuals in with the new soil. I keep a bottle of pure rubbing alcohol handy and examine my plants EVERY time I water. It's a hassle, especially with my largest Hoya that takes at least 15 minutes to inspect it from every angle and under all the leaves... But it has become a habit that I really do enjoy. Because I do this, I can tell you about every little bit of new growth, about every new peduncle, so it definitely has an upside. Also, if you use one of those common hanging pots, be sure to look under the pot's rim - they sometimes nest there, too. I used to wonder why they kept coming back when I was so careful to inspect, and then someone told me this. I came home, looked under one pot's rim and lo and behold! - I found little white masses here and there. Since then, if I find one little offender someplace on a plant, I **zap** under the rim with a shot of alcohol, too. Be very careful when spraying alcohol - even with my glasses on, I've managed to get a sprinkle in my eye, which hurts like crazy. Denise in Omaha...See MoreWhat are Mealy Bugs and what should I do about them?
Comments (0)Mealybugs are soft-bodied bugs that appear as white cottony masses. These pests are particularly fond of phaleanopsis plants. Adults are about 2-5 mm long and are easily seen by the naked eye. The first line of defense is to inspect plants regularly for them and signs of them as they lay their eggs in what appears to be a slight cottony residue. An adult female will lay 100-200 eggs that will hatch in about two weeks. Rubbing alcohol from the drugstore in a hand spray bottle is an excellent contact killer. Repeated applications are necessary as alcohol has no lasting effects. For serious infestations, some recommended pesticides are: Malathion 50% EC, oil sprays, or Marathon, 1%. Systemic pesticide applications often require a follow-up treatment to catch newly hatched eggs. Please remember to follow manufacturers recommendations to the letter as misuse of chemicals can cause irreparable harm to plants. Submitted by Rhonda Heide...See MoreRelated Professionals
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