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[INDOOR-GARDENING:72] Re: Jade Plant/Mealy Bugsters

Hi Claire and Natalie,
I think you have great points about spraying with a potent substance, as
well as perhaps changing the earth unto which they grow.  Although I spoke
of my persistent frustration with these pests, they are under a bit of
control.  Each weekend I chose a window area and go to town on them:
swabbing, wiping, spraying.  And no plant in my jungle here is beyond my
control - it just amazes me how quickly they return and in such numbers!
I thank you for your suggestions, and I will keep you posted regarding
their demise!  :)






At 10:25 PM 1/21/99 EST, you wrote:
>In a message dated 1/21/99 9:46:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>nitcha@wolfenet.com writes:
>
><< I wonder if agricultural grade DE (diatamaceous earth) would work for
mealy
> bugs. I will ask on my OG list if anyone there knows. >>
>
>I would guess if mealy bugs are breeding in numbers in your plant collection
>something more than swabbing plants with alcohol is needed.
>
>If you can keep plants in a frost free place, not indoors, for 24 hours you
>might spray with something  more potent.  I would ask an extension agent what
>is available in your state.
>
>You may need to weed out the most infected and start with clean plants.
>
>My worst pest in the cold months is spider mites.  I watch for these pests
>daily.
>
>Claire Peplowski
>East Nassau, NY
>z4
>
>
>
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