Ray,

How long is Enstar viable after you open the bottle? I've had the current
bottle about a year. I keep it tightly sealed and in the basement (cool and
dark).

I know when it is mixed it only lasts a day or two, but unmixed?

Gene



"Ray" wrote in message
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Gene,

Either you've got an outside source that is reinfesting your collection,
or
you simply didn't get 'em all the first time.

I have found Enstar II to be one of the most reliable eradicants of
boisduval scale.

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"Gene Schurg" wrote in message
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I've won the war of the bugs ...at least two of the three.

Using Enstar and Malathion I've managed to eliminate hard scale and
mealie
bugs. It's been six months and I haven't seen either.

I'm still seeing breakouts of soft scale. It starts as little white
patches
(like tiny grains of rice) and in a couple of days I see the scale.
It's
mostly on the cattleyas and a few Oncids.

I spray and clean but can't seem to erradicate them for good. Any
suggestions?

Good Growing,
Gene