Orchid – Scale on Stem
Q: What are these on my orchid?
A: They are brown soft scale insects on your plant’s flower stem.
Scale insects are typically controlled by three means: killing them with isopropyl alcohol, suffocating the adults with horticultural oil sprays and killing the immature crawlers when they emerge in spring.
Here’s an excellent resource on orchid scale control.
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Zoysia and Bermuda – Scalping
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Hummingbird Feeder – Bee and Wasp Control
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Rose – Winter Care
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Lily of the Valley – Deer Resistant
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Bougainvillaea – Care
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Hosta – Diseases and Pests
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Okra Seeds – Soaking In Bleach
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Imidacloprid – Risks to Beneficial Insects
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Pumpkin Seeds – Planting Sprouts Indoors
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Rose – General Care
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