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By Lilybeetle

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I have several orchids with Mealy Bug have sprayed them many time with bug killer but they wont die any suggestions please



  • Question asked on 26 Feb, 2010

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amblealice
Amblealice
 

I find the best thing is to either dab each individual one with a insecticide, or to wipe them off with a damp tissue......

26 Feb, 2010

moon_grower
Moon_grower
 

A cotton bud dipped in alcohol and applied to each one works quite well but is time consuming.

26 Feb, 2010

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