Yes.

Putting a spray head into a bottle of isopropyl alcohol really simplifies
the process. Wet all surfaces of the plant thoroughly, allowing it to stand
in the leaf axils. Repeat every 3 days for 3 or 4 applications.

One thing you may have to watch for is root mealie bugs. If they have
colonized the medium and root structure, you're going to have to resort to
"stronger medicine".

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"Kate" wrote in message
...
Up until now, I have been removing these fluffy, white things with a
wet paint brush. Obviously removal hasn`t been complete, as they are
now gathering in the joints on a flower stem. Can I use a paint brush
dipped in, for example, isopropyl, to kill them, please, without
damaging the plant?

Many thanks
Kate

Thanks for the info, Ray. Re your second paragraph, that sounds as if
I shall have to tip it out of the pot to check for them which is
something I am reluctant to do at the moment in case I damage the
flower stem. Would the root mealie bugs be visible through a
transparent pot, or would that mean the infestation is so severe the
plant would be showing some distress? Or should I apply this
"stronger medicine" just in case, do you think? The plant is looking
very healthy at the moment.

Thanks again
Kate

"Ray B" wrote in message
news:sey9j.15231$TZ4.3289@trnddc02...
Yes.

Putting a spray head into a bottle of isopropyl alcohol really
simplifies the process. Wet all surfaces of the plant thoroughly,
allowing it to stand in the leaf axils. Repeat every 3 days for 3
or 4 applications.

One thing you may have to watch for is root mealie bugs. If they
have colonized the medium and root structure, you're going to have
to resort to "stronger medicine".

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"Kate" wrote in message
...
Up until now, I have been removing these fluffy, white things with
a
wet paint brush. Obviously removal hasn`t been complete, as they
are
now gathering in the joints on a flower stem. Can I use a paint
brush
dipped in, for example, isopropyl, to kill them, please, without
damaging the plant?

Many thanks
Kate

Personally, I'd try the alcohol first. If, after a week or so, you see more
bugs, then pull out the big guns.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"Kate" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the info, Ray. Re your second paragraph, that sounds as if
I shall have to tip it out of the pot to check for them which is
something I am reluctant to do at the moment in case I damage the
flower stem. Would the root mealie bugs be visible through a
transparent pot, or would that mean the infestation is so severe the
plant would be showing some distress? Or should I apply this
"stronger medicine" just in case, do you think? The plant is looking
very healthy at the moment.

Thanks again
Kate

"Ray B" wrote in message
news:sey9j.15231$TZ4.3289@trnddc02...
Yes.

Putting a spray head into a bottle of isopropyl alcohol really
simplifies the process. Wet all surfaces of the plant thoroughly,
allowing it to stand in the leaf axils. Repeat every 3 days for 3
or 4 applications.

One thing you may have to watch for is root mealie bugs. If they
have colonized the medium and root structure, you're going to have
to resort to "stronger medicine".

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"Kate" wrote in message
...
Up until now, I have been removing these fluffy, white things with
a
wet paint brush. Obviously removal hasn`t been complete, as they
are
now gathering in the joints on a flower stem. Can I use a paint
brush
dipped in, for example, isopropyl, to kill them, please, without
damaging the plant?

Many thanks
Kate

I`ll make a start first thing tomorrow.

Many thanks
Kate

"Ray B" wrote in message
news:EIz9j.15233$TZ4.3928@trnddc02...
Personally, I'd try the alcohol first. If, after a week or so, you
see more bugs, then pull out the big guns.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"Kate" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the info, Ray. Re your second paragraph, that sounds as
if
I shall have to tip it out of the pot to check for them which is
something I am reluctant to do at the moment in case I damage the
flower stem. Would the root mealie bugs be visible through a
transparent pot, or would that mean the infestation is so severe
the
plant would be showing some distress? Or should I apply this
"stronger medicine" just in case, do you think? The plant is
looking
very healthy at the moment.

Thanks again
Kate

"Ray B" wrote in message
news:sey9j.15231$TZ4.3289@trnddc02...
Yes.

Putting a spray head into a bottle of isopropyl alcohol really
simplifies the process. Wet all surfaces of the plant thoroughly,
allowing it to stand in the leaf axils. Repeat every 3 days for 3
or 4 applications.

One thing you may have to watch for is root mealie bugs. If they
have colonized the medium and root structure, you're going to have
to resort to "stronger medicine".

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"Kate" wrote in message
...
Up until now, I have been removing these fluffy, white things
with
a
wet paint brush. Obviously removal hasn`t been complete, as they
are
now gathering in the joints on a flower stem. Can I use a paint
brush
dipped in, for example, isopropyl, to kill them, please, without
damaging the plant?

Many thanks
Kate