[GrowRR] Newbie - Pest Help

[derek butcher]

Edward
As far as I am concerned you should not see mealy bugs on Broms. If you had
said cactus and succulents then I would have commiserated with
you.Bromeliads need air air air. You do not say where you live because
prevailing climatic conditions can tell one a lot about what problems are
likely to occur. I only seem to get what we call vinegar flies here in OZ
when seed raising and I try to get rid of them pretty smart. With adult
plants I don't worry.
Uncle Derek

 At 04:44 PM 31/05/04 -0700, you wrote:
>I am new to Bromeliads, but I do have a concept of their general care.
>
>My first batch succumbed to mealy bugs, now I have "flies": small, black,
>gnat-like insects.
>
>I have tried using "Safer" insecticidal soap. It has had little effect.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks!
>
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