[GrowRR] Newbie - Pest Help

[Chris Larson]

Edward

I have had Mealy Bug on a range of  different Broms, and found that I can
control localised outbreaks by soaking the broms in our equivalent to Safer
soap. I submerge them in a bucket for an hour or two, then scrub the
infected area (usually around the base), then rinse the plant off and repot
it.

However if the outbreak is across a good part of my collection a systemic
pesticide such as Rogor seems to be the best solution. This is a more
effective way of dealing with the problem.

The flies and mealy problems would lead me to thinking that Derek may be
right in thinking that you should increase ventilation.

I hope that helps.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Salm" <salm at LambdaEnt.com>
To: <GrowRR at bsi.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:44 AM
Subject: [GrowRR] Newbie - Pest Help


> 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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