- randomn thoughts that cross my mind.
Not suitable for minis yyy?
- White oil is a very thick emulsion that acts as an occulsive layer to block out air when sprayed on to pests and can be used prophylatically to prevent infestation from sucky insects. But then hor, the layer will be quite thick. Also amazing insects can still suck under the thick oil coating - so by the time they die, they also suck finish. Mini orchid so small only got limit things to suck.
- Since layers need to be thick - especially at junctions of plants where thick layers may form, plant chao tar easily.
My protocol:
- If possible, apply diluted surfactant onto affected area to wipe out most of the insects. recommended are chloroxylenol and stearic acid based detergents
- Next apply a systemic pesticide such as dimethoate to kill of the insects
- Q2Weekly prophylaxis using neem emulsion. Neem emulsion acts as appetite suppressant on insects - doesn't work on caterpillars because no appetite centre in brain.
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