Do you mix it all together??I use a mixture, water, Neem, rubbing alcohol, Dr. Bonner's lavender oil soap, and for a kicker Merit 75!
My outdoor “go-to” is (Orthene) acephate.
I used to be a big proponent of neem oil, but for three failings: the “rotten onions” smell, the limited effectiveness, and I have grown to generally dislike and avoid the use of any oil due to issues with burning and bud/spike loss, especially if plants are warm. Specifically for mealy bugs, which can populate root systems so require pot drenchings, oils are to be avoided altogether.
However, I highly recommend products like Azamax, which is a concentrated form of azadirachtin, the active ingredient in neem oil. Non-oily, it is a contact and systemic insecticide and miticide, affects adults and juveniles (most only affect adults), and is an “anti-feedand”,discouraging critters from feasting on the plants. The odor is mild, and the dried product is not a threat to kids or pets.
Thank you Ray.Both acephate and imidacloprid are quite effective on mealies. The trick to eradication is how they are administered:
That should eradicate them. If you see a re-emergence, switch to a pesticide with a different mode of action and repeat that.
- Choose your appropriate pesticide.
- Treat three times at one-week intervals.
- At each treatment, thoroughly wet all exposed surfaces of the plant AND drench the potting medium, as they can populate the roots as well.
Thank you!!!!!Yes, that is the guy you need.
My outdoor “go-to” is (Orthene) acephate.
However, I highly recommend products like Azamax, which is a concentrated form of azadirachtin, the active ingredient in neem oil. Non-oily, it is a contact and systemic insecticide and miticide, affects adults and juveniles (most only affect adults), and is an “anti-feedand”,discouraging critters from feasting on the plants. The odor is mild, and the dried product is not a threat to kids or pets.
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