Iris et al,
Seems there could be a few insects matching the descriptions. Any chance of
getting some pictures of them? I'm thinking they may by Lygus spp., perhaps
Macrolophus or another type of Myrid bug (true bugs). Keep us posted if you
ever do identify them!
Cody
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I was quite surprised at the prices one certain orchid nursery was offering
Pk hybrids for...$250 US and if it was an international order, it had to be
at least $1000 US. OMG people, where is the reality in this? Does that
nursery think so many people have the money for a plant costing that much?
Does anyone out there know the correct EC and pH levels for watering
orchids? I use tap water, Dyna-Gro 7-9-5 and Pro-Silica. I then let the 70
litre barrel sit for a day before using it to water my orchids. This is to
let any chlorine in the water evaporate. Any help will be greatly
appreciated.
I'm just wondering if anyone's had experience using Intercept (Imidacloprid)
on orchids, specifically for SCALE!! I am able to acquire some and would
like to get feedback on the positives and negatives of using this chemical.
Up here in Canada, it's called Intercept or Admire. I can get Intercept
I'm curious to know what other members of the digest have done in the past
to rid their plants of flat mites. I may be wrong, but these are minute,
reddish coloured mites, barely visible unless under at least a hand lens? I
have a few orchids that are HEAVILY infested with them, seems like it's
On another note, I've finally gotten my D. spectabile to initiate flower
spikes! I got fed up with it not blooming and put it outside about a month
ago. Last week when I was watering it, I noticed 2 big bumps on either side
of a bulb, a 2 yr old bulb! I imagine the trick to getting it to bloom was
Bob typed:
(Hello everyone!
How about the idea the insects, birds, and mammals that provide for plant
procreation were created for that purpose by God? The huge diversity of
plant
life and its importance in sustaining life on this planet would necessitate
great care in designing ways for it to
Here's another email sent to me from Andy for you all to read, hope you get
the same chuckle I did! Andy...you got me shakin in my boots!
Quote from Andy's email:
(Do hope you come to Miami in 2008...I may be getting on a bit but will look
forward to poking you one right in the middle of your
Have you people not yet learned to just ignore Andy's postings? He's an
utter and complete moron, likely doesn't know his butt from a hole in the
ground either!
Just ignore the ignorant bastard!
Cody Cruise
Valley Pest Consulting
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I got the same thing a few days ago! I received 4 emails I sent to the list
around Aug of this year and they all came back as undeliverable...Kenneth,
what's going on here, maybe you should post an explanation?
Sincerely,
Cody Cruise
Valley Pest Consulting
Hey everybody,
To those of you who use that fantastic- alcohol concoction, can I kill
mites with that? I haven't had much luck with neem and I've got the
little beasties on some of my ctsm-alliance plants.
Thanks much,
Julia
Julia, a little bit of dish soap in water (about a 9 or 10:1 solution)
Can anyone advise if there's a product available in liquid form to combat
Snails they are small snails in potting mix i suspect they are the one's
eating some of my flowers and Roots as i have been spraying for
everything
else
but don't seem to get rid of these little things.
I live in
I purchased a D. pulcherrima last year, in bloom with one spike, no
branching. This year, under higher light than my Phals, it's blooming again,
but this time it's branching out. Is this normal for Doritis, or am I just
lucky?
Thanks in advance,
Cody Cruise
Valley Pest Consulting
I'd just like all you good people on the list to see what kind of man Andy
Easton really is. He's sent me 2 emails now, the 1st I just deleted, but
figured I'd save this one and let you all see it. Kenneth, hope you read
this.
Andy Easton wrote As I said you are sure a little charmer.I
'Stainless steel rust resistance indeed! Iris, once again your lack of
knowledge is showing. I believe Peter corrected you on the Equatorial day
length also. Could be a trifecta with your next post. Accurately yours,
Andy Easton
And YET again, Andy's there to make sure people know they've made a
and Cruising Cody
will surely find an infestation of red spider in his armpits.
Red Spiders? Didn't you mean red spider mites? If you're going to attack
people Andy, at least get your facts straight. It seems like that's all you
do on this list is attack people. I've seen NO valid comments from
I would sincerely like Andy Easton to be banned from this list. He does
nothing for us but try to create hatred. His naove, childish attacks on
people is neither amusing or intelligent. WHEN was the last time he offered
any advice on orchids, which is what this forum is for? All he seems to
enjoy
I was just at the OGD website, copied and pasted this directly from it:
'A few simple rules/guidelines apply:
- no spam nor flames are allowed on this list.
- no attachments are allowed either
Cody Cruise
Valley Pest Consulting
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It is sad when we lose a member of this list, particularly one that has
extensive knowledge (especially Paphs.) of orchids. AsCarson Whitlow
said, it was the personal, baiting attacks of a few immature people on the
list, simply to get a rise from another person to the point they had no
option
We had the same problem in a commercial Gerbera operation up here in Canada.
The bush snails were causing irregular leaf growth and no flower production,
looking much the same as a viral or broad/cyclamen mite infestation. I took
some plants that showed more pronounced symptoms and drenched them
I don't think moss is that great of an idea, it seems to hold too much
moisture, at least for me up in the soggy 'wet' coast of Canada. I use big
pieces of lava rock for mine and they seem to grow fine. I use a single
layer, mostly to hold the plant down, and soak the pant once a day for about
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