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Mealybug & cacti
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This might be a handy tip for other cacti/succulent lovers....... I use methelated spirits to treat and mealybug I find on my cacti/succulents. While rearranging the GH for the winter I found that several plants were infected and got fed up with the 'cotton bud + meths' method. It takes for ever and I often get loads of spines in my fingers. I had an old hand pump type spray lurking under the bench and decided to try it as a meth spray. Works a treat and gets into all the nooks and crevices of the prickliest cacti without them getting their spikes into me :~)) Jenny |
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"JennyC" wrote in message ... Hi This might be a handy tip for other cacti/succulent lovers....... I use methelated spirits to treat and mealybug I find on my cacti/succulents. While rearranging the GH for the winter I found that several plants were infected and got fed up with the 'cotton bud + meths' method. It takes for ever and I often get loads of spines in my fingers. I had an old hand pump type spray lurking under the bench and decided to try it as a meth spray. Works a treat and gets into all the nooks and crevices of the prickliest cacti without them getting their spikes into me :~)) Jenny Thanks Jenny, I run a Young Gardeners Club all of which grow cactus. at our last meeting 2 or 3 asked about the mealybug I suggested Meths and cotton bud, your idea is the best I have heard for along time, Frank. |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 12:16:59 +0200, "JennyC" wrote: Hi This might be a handy tip for other cacti/succulent lovers....... I use methelated spirits to treat and mealybug I find on my cacti/succulents. While rearranging the GH for the winter I found that several plants were infected and got fed up with the 'cotton bud + meths' method. It takes for ever and I often get loads of spines in my fingers. I had an old hand pump type spray lurking under the bench and decided to try it as a meth spray. Works a treat and gets into all the nooks and crevices of the prickliest cacti without them getting their spikes into me :~)) If you apply a match to the spray, it's amazing what you can kill, Jenny :-) Martin Napalm in the morning again Martin ? Jenny :~) |
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