Mealybug Problem

[Daesie11]

I just looked it up it’s really cute looking. I keep hearing amazing things about sundews so definitely getting one

That greenhouses website didnt have any butterworts in stock

 

[JoXie411]

That greenhouses website didnt have any butterworts in stock

They seem to focus more on how big can I grow this pitcher plant

 

[Daesie11]

They seem to focus more on how big can I grow this pitcher plant

Men and their fixation on size

 

[JoXie411]

I want to know what they are trying to catch in one this size

 

[Daesie11]

I want to know what they are trying to catch in one this sizeView attachment 233637

That dog looks terrified lmao

 

[JoXie411]

That dog looks terrified lmao

I promise I’ll stop peeing on the rug

 

[jamest0o0]

Sundews are the secret gnat control, butterworts did a decent job for me, and pitchers did pretty well, though they're good for the escaped flies and feeders inside of the enclosure.

As for plant pests, I bought ladybugs and parasitic wasps(sounds nasty, but they're harmless and tinnyy). The wasps go in the enclosure. I put a a net around my infected plants in my garage and let the lady bugs go. They wiped the plants clean.

 

[Beman]

Yea and the other night I had to sacrifice one because it wouldn’t stop making noises. None of them can fly all wing are deformed

It took a good 3 days for mine to be able to fly and his wings to fully drop and look normal.

 

[Beman]

I hate pest bugs... I found 2 tiny mites on my dang pothos plant. No way I can pull it out of the cage either because I have that thing all hooked in.
My first instinct with unwanted plant bugs is fire lol too bad it is not an option.

 

[JoXie411]

Sundews are the secret gnat control, butterworts did a decent job for me, and pitchers did pretty well, though they're good for the escaped flies and feeders inside of the enclosure.

As for plant pests, I bought ladybugs and parasitic wasps(sounds nasty, but they're harmless and tinnyy). The wasps go in the enclosure. I put a a net around my infected plants in my garage and let the lady bugs go. They wiped the plants clean.

When I was reading on them I had the thought I find ladybugs to take care of them. I have to read more about these parasitic wasps. As always your bug knowledge comes in handy

 

[JoXie411]

It took a good 3 days for mine to be able to fly and his wings to fully drop and look normal.

They don’t last three days in my house lol

 

[salty dog]

It's almost impossible to get rid of mites

 

[JoXie411]

Ok so the problem has gotten worse now. The ladybugs did nothing ugh so was a waste of money. I tried the rubbing alcohol nothing. What do I do I need help?!? I don’t want to throw out the plants

 

[Beman]

Ok so the problem has gotten worse now. The ladybugs did nothing ugh so was a waste of money. I tried the rubbing alcohol nothing. What do I do I need help?!? I don’t want to throw out the plants

Fire???? Watch em burn? Might at least give you satisfaction lol. I have no clue though. This just sucks. The hard thing is what they recommend for a pesticide at the nursery would then make the plants not safe for the chams. This is why I got rid of the umbrella that had a ton of spider mites.

 

[JoXie411]

Fire???? Watch em burn? Might at least give you satisfaction lol. I have no clue though. This just sucks. The hard thing is what they recommend for a pesticide at the nursery would then make the plants not safe for the chams. This is why I got rid of the umbrella that had a ton of spider mites.

Girl with my rat problem and the bugs now I’m going crazy. The pothos are soo beautiful to just infested with mealybugs I would hate to have to throw it out but it can’t stay in the house much longer I don’t want my other plants getting infested especially my monstera!!! And hibiscus and honeysuckle lol those are my pride and joy lol

 

[Beman]

Girl with my rat problem and the bugs now I’m going crazy. The pothos are soo beautiful to just infested with mealybugs I would hate to have to throw it out but it can’t stay in the house much longer I don’t want my other plants getting infested especially my monstera!!! And hibiscus and honeysuckle lol those are my pride and joy lol

I would take it outside... I would not keep it inside. Too much risk. Then Burn it

 

[JoXie411]

I would take it outside... I would not keep it inside. Too much risk. Then Burn it

The rats can have this plants then

Do you know if I can submerge the plants in some type of chemical to kill them and not hurt the plant to much or is to to fair gone?

 

[Beman]

The rats can have this plants then

Do you know if I can submerge the plants in some type of chemical to kill them and not hurt the plant to much or is to to fair gone?

I know when I was dealing with the spider mites there were quite a few specific sprays I could use. They advised me to put it outside and saturate then follow the directions for when to retreat and how often.

 

[JoXie411]

@jamest0o0 the lady bugs didn’t work and the alcohol spray didn’t work. Can I submerge the plants into a type of chemical bath to save them?