Root mealybugs in hoyas!
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stupidlazydog CT zone 5b/6a
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Root mealybug problem.
Comments (8)Hi Neomea, Yes it is systemic. I however do not use this product on anything that attracts honey bees. As with all systemics it can effect the bees. Next to my shadehouse is a tree that attacts thousands of honey bees and has not affected the bees at all. I prefer the granular product as I feel it gives me more control on where the product is dispensed than a sprayed product. If I must use a liquid product I use the dip method. Here is a link that might be useful: Merit...See MoreMealybugs on shooting star hoya
Comments (3)This may be too late, but yes the liquid Bayer Advanced is safe to use on Hoyas. Back when I used it, I had Hoyas in S/H, never saw any detrimental effects on the plants. Even had a multiflora in S/H at the time (still do have that, the S/H container is now a gallon milk jug) I no longer use it due to other side effects, but I would say be careful to follow the dilution instructions, safety instructions and if your plants are inside, I would probably dump out any excess liquid after a day or two. Just in case it gets knocked over. Mine were always outside, so I didn't worry. Also don't dump excess down the sink - not good. Renee...See MoreRecurring root mealybug problem.
Comments (8)i guess i am suggesting that they are IN YOUR COMPOST ... so even if you are using a sterilized media.. you keep adding the problem back in by adding homegrown.. non-sterilized compost ... why does your media need compost... this isnt along the lines.. of.. my children need to be fed .. so i am adding compost??? .. if so.. then you might be killing them with too much love ... either use media ... or use compost.. but if you are repeatedly getting the same problem.. well.. you cant do w/o media.. so get rid of the compost ... it seems to be the only thing.. that you repeat.. which is leading to repeating the problem ... the same holds true about what kim said as to temps .. as to whether your compost pile.. is actually properly composting whatever you throw in it.. composting.. is not just about stuff rotting.. there are attendant temperatures that need to be achieved .. for a compost pile to properly compost the material ... ken...See MoreZen_Man - My root mealybugs
Comments (4)Hello Sweet Monkey Cheese, " This was not a Zinnia plant, but I get the rootbugs on several plants in that one bed and I won't be surprised to find them in my newer beds as I don't have raised beds, just amend my Florida sand. " Those little boogers do look like a possible threat for zinnias. I took the liberty of enhancing a crop from one of your pictures (which are quite good) to show the details a bit more. You can click on the picture for an even closer view, and hit the F11 key for a slightly larger view yet. You can undo F11 by hitting it again.I hope I don't see anything like that here in Kansas, although we have our share of pests here, including nematodes, thrips, and spider mites. Fortunately outdoors they all have natural enemies that tend to keep them in check. That zinnia field that you and your daughter (I'm guessing that she is your daughter) were standing in gives hope that zinnias can be successful in Florida. " From what I have read these are really hard to get rid of, soil drench of chemicals is what is needed. " Yes, I think a drench of a systemic insecticide should do the trick on the Mealy Bugs. Indoors I use a little Imidacloprid to prevent fungus gnats and reapply if aphids or thrips become a problem, I haven't needed to use insecticides in my outdoors zinnias. " And just think... These aren't even the never ending nematodes we deal with down here! " I actually encountered some nematodes in my indoor potting mix. I looked at them under a microscope. Fascinating writhing see-through snakes! That is when I decided not to re-use my potting medium. " Side note, pill bugs, I wonder if those are the RollyPollys I use to love to play with at my grandparents house as a child! " Yes, they are the same.I also played with them as a kid on our farm in Oklahoma, and had problems with them in my gardens in Texas. And they are here in Kansas, too. But a sand mulch keeps them away.When their numbers build up, they can be damaging. Gardening can be a kind of interesting adventure. ZM...See MoreHU-emma795
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