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Re: [PRIMROSES] Scale Insect on cactus

Assuming mealy bugs: They can be treated with hot water.
Use a very accurate thermometer and run water at 125 degrees Fahrenheit
then submerse the plant pot and all in a bucket for 5 minutes. Keep the
temperature up to 125F but not over.
Do this every 4 days 4 different times. I've done this with African
Violets, succulents and hosta.
They are persistent so you may need to do it again.

At 06:15 PM 1/4/98 EST, B BROWN J wrote:
>In a message dated 98-01-04 01:26:06 EST, sussextreeinc@CE.NET writes:
>
><<
> I have about 100 cactus in my sunporch and I am having trouble with scale
> insects. I have had scale for over a year and it is getting worse. Scale is
> also on my jade plants. >>
>
>
>Dan:
>
>If you have white cottony spots you probably have mealy bug. This is
difficult
>to erradicate completly.Have to keep at it. You can use orthene or isotox.
>Spray plant and put in dark plastic bag in shade for several hours. I have
>also had luck spraying with full strength alcolol ond/or dabbing masses with
>an alcohol swab. Under each mass are eggs. Alcohol does not seem to harm
>plants. I put it in a spray bottle.
>Hope this helps.
>
>Barbara Jones BBROWJ@AOL.COM
>MASS
>z4b/5
>
>
Butch Ragland So. Indiana zone 5

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