tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239291137356299590.post635480844004971701..comments2024-01-10T23:02:31.901-05:00Comments on The Stamford Wife: Help!Teresa Meyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708879417683903608noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239291137356299590.post-63822960133199892742009-06-10T11:00:56.634-04:002009-06-10T11:00:56.634-04:00For a baby-safe and even organic method (if you us...For a baby-safe and even organic method (if you use organic soap/dishwashing liquid), try dapping soap bubbles on the mealy bugs, it works on my carnivorous plants which are sensitive to chemicals. <br /><br />You might have to repeat every 3-4th day for about 2 weeks, but trust me they do work.What the bubbles actually do is to cover the insects with a film of oil or something, preventing access to O2. Watch out for ants too, if you see them on the plants, there's a high chance of the bugs are back, keep a close eye on the other plants too.<br /><br />The best way is still placing the plant in a big bag & pump in CO2 (carbon dioxide) until the bag inflates & tie it up. Leave for 2-6 hours but do make sure you do this during day time when the plant actually need CO2 and this will suffocates the insects. <br /><br />The downside is you'd need a CO2 tank, I don't think many have this laying aroud at home, well except those planted-tanks hobbyist!<br /><br />Good luck with orchids & congratulations on the baby, he's gorgeous!Faten Rafiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09164085457322747101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239291137356299590.post-23896835084674002362009-05-04T13:52:00.000-04:002009-05-04T13:52:00.000-04:00I have heard that vinegar can get rid of nasties b...I have heard that vinegar can get rid of nasties but I am not sure - never tried it. I hope you find a great solution for your pest prob!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283162080208362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239291137356299590.post-89013318761148706232009-05-04T11:26:00.000-04:002009-05-04T11:26:00.000-04:00I think you have wooly aphids (mealy bugs.) Googl...I think you have wooly aphids (mealy bugs.) Google the name to see if that is actually what you have. <br />Here's a link:<br />http://www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com/Orinda.html<br />down at the bottom is a section on pests.Jill J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726590513087760803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239291137356299590.post-70531655770565266552009-05-04T08:06:00.000-04:002009-05-04T08:06:00.000-04:00If you take the photo to a good nursery, they shou...If you take the photo to a good nursery, they should be able to diagnose the problem and give you a solution to fix it. Our local nursery has saved many a plant for us!yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225541935472697467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239291137356299590.post-43874369481930447402009-05-03T22:23:00.000-04:002009-05-03T22:23:00.000-04:00Oh no! I wish I could help! I actually just posted...Oh no! I wish I could help! I actually just posted a picture of my orchid that is blooming (finally), but I've never had it get that stuff! Did you try googling it? Good luck.Lynetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00945821413237409610noreply@blogger.com