wendy7 wrote:
Great stuff Tony, thanks so much. A super idea.
Also, I find Tolumnias to be Mealy Bug magnets, wondering if you have
any tips for eradicating them? (The mealy's that is)*G*

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Cheers Wendy

True, the mealies do like Toumnias. I work on the basis that prevention
is better than any other treatment. My orchids grow in a sealed
greenhouse, (well almost sealed) and that stops the worst of the bugs
getting in. Occasionally, some mealies have entered on a bought plant
that I have not been diligent enough to repot and disinfect on arrival.
No excuse for stupidity. Minor infections I try to control with a
mineral oil, if that doesn't work and the infection spread to many
others, (as it does sometimes) I give them a spray with the nastiest
insecticide I can lay my hands on with a few drops of detergent
included. I don't like to use the nasties, but there are are times when
it is really the only answer. After spraying, I close the greenhouse up
for at least a day. This seems to get rid of them. I use the same
treatment for scale and I have not had any for at least 3-4 years.
(Says he touching wood)

Works for me

Tony