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Old 08-17-2008, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by nita cabangis View Post
I have several orchids and some of them have these white sticky tiny things scattered at the base of their leaves under and over. At first I wiped them with tissue and really cleaned them, so I thought they are gone and my orchids will be safe. But again they're back, this time I repot them and replace new soil mix and dry bark and hoping again that they will be alright. I don't know if this white things are what you called mealy bug. I and my orchids need help. I don't want to lose any of them as much as possible but I am not expert with orchids. Any advice will be gladly appreciated, and thank you all.
Nita, go to Home Depot and get some Insecticidal Soap...follow the directions on back.
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